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The Cherry Tree

103rd Edition

Editor-in-Chief: Ash McDaniel
Advisor: Deborah Valdez Snelgrove

The George Washington University
Washington, DC
© 2011 All right reserved.

We were known for being unique and standing out in a
crowd. We were daring, confident people who continuously
strove beyond the status quo. At GW, we learned that being
ourselves and finding our passions were more important
than any grade in a class. This was where we discovered
what kind of people we would become, what we would do
and who we really were. We were bold.

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To the class of 2011,

I came to GW knowing exactly what I was going to do. Like many young
people, I tried planning out my whole life at age 18. But a funny thing
happened during my four years here. I learned about new and interesting
topics. I found new passions. And I came to the conclusion that I didn’t
know anything at 18.

GW taught me all that.

We heard at Colonial Inauguration four years ago that GW was about more
than just an education. It’s the GW experience. What I thought was just
pomp and circumstance later turned out to be the only way to describe my
time at GW.

It’s all about the experience here.

Classes, internships, jobs, the city itself- all these factored into what made
GW great for us. Yes, we get a diploma and can add a great university
to our resumes. But what really mattered was all the little moments we
experienced here. A professor talking to you about how you’re doing. A
class that makes you change your major. An internship that leads to your
dream job. That’s why we came here. We didn’t just learn at GW—we lived.

We go out into the world as better people from being at GW. More prepared
for the real world because we have been living in it. Ready for challenges
because we have faced them. And excited for all the new moments ahead
that will point us in new directions.

Keep the experience alive.

Ash McDaniel
Editor-in-Chief

Features

Student Life
People

176 Greek Life

220 Sports

282 Seniors

328 Ads

Table of Contents

FEATURES

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MIDNIGHT

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IT FEELS
GOOD TO BE
HOME

Many came through campus on Move-In Day 2010,
including passersby in town for political events

A crowded Foggy Bottom made
Move-In Day 2010 chaotic, but stu¬
dents' excitement to be back in the
city could not be quelled. On Saturday,
Aug. 28, Foggy Bottom swarmed with
GW families and out-of-town political
junkies alike as students returned to
campus amid dueling protests that
drew thousands of tourists to the
neighborhood.

Both Fox News broadcaster Glenn
Beck and Rev. A1 Sharpton held events
at the Lincoln Memorial to commem¬
orate the 47th anniversary of Martin
Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream"
speech, drawing huge crowds as at¬
tendees trekked through campus on
their way to the National Mall.

As freshmen moved onto campus
for the first time and upperclass¬
men returned, the battles for parking
spaces and the infamous blue mov¬
ing carts grew fierce. Problems with
elevators and the extra masses of
people using the area's Metro stops,
restaurants and sidewalks as a result
of the rallies brought tensions high.
Luckily, everyone had a break from
D.C.'s notoriously extreme summer
weather. Students' excitement to be

back with friends in the District was
infectious.

The Buildings

Freshmen moved into five resi¬
dence halls on the Mount Vernon
campus, including the newly opened
West Hall, which was also available
for upperclassmen. On the Foggy
Bottom campus, two first year halls
were under renovation for 2010-
2011 and freshmen moved into
Thurston, Potomac, Crawford and
Madison Halls.

Upperclassmen swarmed the fa¬
miliar Foggy Bottom campus as they
carried large boxes and waited in long
lines at the package center. Despite
the hassles of Move-In Day, most stu¬
dents loved their new rooms.

"I was absolutely obsessed with
South Hall," senior Jackie Geller said.
"It was better than I could have imag¬
ined."

Juniors and seniors who moved
off campus into the many surround¬
ing apartments spent the day trading
furniture and finding people with cars
willing to drive to Costco and Ikea.

The Protests

Students were entertained, but of¬
ten annoyed, with the protestors who
passed through campus on their way
to the National Mall.

"The amount of people was defi¬
nitely crazy," Geller said. "They were
everywhere."

Many tourists made stops at on-
campus eateries like Ivory Tower and
Tonic, making it difficult for GW fami¬
lies to find places to get lunch away
from the crowds. Moreover, inflamma¬
tory banners and slogans from both
sides flew around campus, sparking
further tension. American flags were
abundant among rally attendees,
which created a red, white and blue
color palette on the usually buff and
blue campus.

Eventually, the crowds left the city,
GW parents kissed their children good¬
bye and students found their forgotten
friends after the long, hot summer. By
the end of Move-In Day, students were
settled into their apartments and resi¬
dence halls and everyone was a mix of
nerves and excitement as they looked
ahead to the new school year.

FALL

FESTIVITIES

Concerts, music and
give-aways welcomed
students back

GW students got back into
the campus groove during a hot
Welcome Week 2010 with fun
give-aways, free food and the
crowd pleasing Fall Fest concert
with performances by Travie
McCoy and District local Wale.

Although homework had
not yet been assigned and
there were no papers to write,
students had plenty to do with
books to buy, rooms to decorate
and friends to see- in addition
to the many events organized by
the university. Events like Senior

Breakfast, Target Takeover and
Freshman Convocation kept
students busy.

Fall Fest

Welcome Week's culminating
event was Fall Fest, which was
a highlight for many students.
The day was sunny and the D.C.
heat was not all-encompassing,
setting up a beautiful, breezy
afternoon and cool evening.

“I think Fall Fest was really
fun," freshman Ellen Louie said.

"It was a good opportunity to
meet people."

The events before the per¬
formances by Travie McCoy and
Wale were a big success. Lots
of food was available, a definite
draw for any starving college
student. In addition, free cos¬
metics, shirts and energy drinks
were given to students. There
was a free photo booth and
Coke provided a large, interac¬
tive, recycling booth. Sword
fighting and sumo wresting
games were also free for stu¬

dents to enjoy and release their
pent up nerves. Less aggressive
students enjoyed watching as
others fought their friends in
the heavily padded pens.

"It was awesome," sopho¬
more Allie Bono said. "There
were tons of people so it was a
little crowded, but it had tons of
diverse activities and the food
was great, too- so that helps!"

Capital Funk also performed
a stellar, snappy performance.
They commanded the attention
of everyone who was at Fall

Fest before the concert started.

Music

Travie McCoy, lead singer of
the Gym Class Heroes, per¬
formed first. Many students
came and sang along, enjoying
the encroaching darkness. Mc¬
Coy's song "Billionaire" was a
summer hit, so many knew the
words and enthusiastically sang
along.

D.C. local Wale commanded
a huge dancing and rapping

crowd. Students enjoyed
authentic go-go music and par¬
ticipated with the performers,
some even going on stage.

"Travie McCoy was veiy
entertaining," junior Louie
Diller said. "He had some great
songs to groove along to. And
Wale brought the fire and the
D.C. heat."

Whether they danced, sang,
ate, fought or simply gathered
everything free they could, all
students enjoyed Welcome
Week and Fall Fest.

Alumni returned to campus to remember their fun
times at GW during Alumni Weekend

Alumni Weekend 2010 was a
time for reconnecting with old
friends, retracing old steps and see¬
ing the many impressive changes to
campus. A concert and numerous
events were also on schedule for
the weekend, and even current stu¬
dents were clamoring to take part.

While all GW grads were wel¬
come, the weekend's festivities
were focused on alumni from the
1960, 1970, 1980, 1985, 1990,

2000 and 2005 graduating classes.
Almost 2,000 alumni and friends
came to campus to join the celebra¬
tion and for the first time, Alumni
Weekend included a musical guest
to remind attendants of their time
in school. The Barenaked Ladies
sang, danced and entertained the
crowd Friday night to kick off the
weekend. Alumni attended the con¬
cert for free and drinks and hors
d'oeuvres as well. Seats were open

to alumni who wanted to observe,
but most stood up and sang along
with the performers.

"The alumni I talked to think it
was phenomenal and better than
they were expecting." Alumni As¬
sociation president Laura Downs
said.

Alumni Weekend worked to
connect alumni with their college
friends and help them remember
their college days.

Spotlight on the Alumni Association and its
President Laura Taddeucci Downs

The Alumni Association sought
to strengthen its interaction with
the university by working toward
three main goals- lifetime connec¬
tion with the university, a culture of
giving back and gathering an alumni
voice. Alumni Weekend was a major
part of these plans. Alumni Weekend
had previously been combined with
Colonials Weekend, but it became its
own event in 2007 and grew bigger
every year.

"It was time to really improve the
event and make it bigger and bet¬
ter every year," Downs said. "So that
was the idea with having the concert.
Alumni remember there was always

something exciting happening at
GW, and I think that's what Alumni
Weekend was missing. I think they
will continue to do some kind of big
performance from now on."

The Alumni Association also
organized other events throughout
the year, including awards for distin¬
guished alumni. During the awards
ceremony held each fall, seven
alumni received awards for their
professional accomplishments.

"It's amazing to hear these profes¬
sionals that have achieved so much
in their life and credit it all back to
GW," Downs said. "You know it was
because they took this course or had

this professor in their life and its very
humbling to hear all these achieve¬
ments and they thank the university
for that."

The Alumni Association worked
hard to connect alumni back with the
university and to foster a strong GW
community.

Downs described the new theme
of the Alumni Association. "We are
really trying to reach out to students,
It kind of demystifies the whole thing
that alumni are these older kind of
stuffy people."

Downs described the Alumni As¬
sociation as "not your grandfather's
Alumni Association"

A WEEKEND OF

SCHOOL SPIRIT
AND ACTIVITES

Jimmy Fallon performed, dinners were
served and pantries were filled when
parents visited for Colonials Weekend

From Colonials Invasion, which
ramped up school spirit, to a night
of performances by )inimy Fallon,
all students and many parents got to
enjoy the weekend of GW pride and
activities.

Colonials Weekend marked the
midpoint of the fall 2010 semester.
Parents came to see their students’
new homes and friends and to
hear about classes. They also made
sure that their students, especially
the freshmen, knew how to keep
themselves healthy and their rooms
neat. Others came simply to have
a vacation themselves and visit
the nation's capital, with their GW
students serving as an excuse for a
vacation.

“My mom is in love with D.C. and
comes every chance she gets,” senior
Colleen Shalby said. “Since this was
my senior year, she wanted to make
sure to come to Colonials Weekend."

Many parents came to campus
to spoil their students. They drove
to Costco and Target to stock up
on dorm supplies and groceries.
Delicious dinners were eaten at the
many restaurants students usually
found just outside of their price
range. Parents enjoyed meeting their
children's friends, roommates and
even the occasional professor. Even
students whose parents did not at¬
tend often tagged along with friends.

“My mom took a group of my
friends out to dinner in Dupont,"
Shalby said. “It's probably one of

my favorite memories because she
treated us for dinner and got to
know my friends better."

Colonials Weekend was a week¬
end of carefree revelry. Many
parents joined their students' usual
G-Dub fun.

Jimmy Fallon

Former Saturday Night Live
performer and writer Jimmy Fallon
headlined Colonials Weekend 2010.
His act, geared toward GW students
and their families, was a hit among
the thousands of audience members.

Fallon earned many laughs with
his satirical musical numbers and
comical stories, during which he loy¬
ally wore a GW sweatshirt.

At one point, he called an audi¬
ence member to help with a song,
only to find journalist Wolf Blitzer
in the front row. With some con¬
vincing, Fallon persuaded Blitzer to
sing “Balls" on stage, to the joys of
audience members and rival news
correspondents.

“Jimmy Fallon was hilarious,"
Shalby said. "Wolf Blitzer was prob¬
ably my favorite part of the show
because it was so unexpected, but it
was so typical GW."

The night of performances and
music was everything GW students
needed to forget the approaching
cold weather and midterms, and
to find a way to have fun with their
parents on a Saturday night.

G-DUB

GW Gear

GW students had lots of school pride
in 2010. From the many traditions, to the
school gear, to the ringing of the Fight
Song every day at 6 p.m., GW pride was
all over campus. Students were frequently
seen wearing Buff and Blue while walk¬
ing around campus, or in class, reminding
everyone of their school and of their great
pride in it.

Mascots

GW had lots of pride in its founder Presi¬
dent Washington. To commemorate him,
the university had two George Washington
mascots- Big George and Little George.
Little George was much better at flips and
athletic ability, maybe thanks to his smaller
head. But Big George could always get his
groove on. The standout favorite, though,
was the Hippo. Whatever their favorite
mascot, GW students rallied around all of
them and showed their school pride in ev¬
ery debate over which mascot was better.

The Hippo Statue

When students applied to GW, their
tour guide may have told them about the
special GW tradition of rubbing the hippo
statue's head for good luck. No one seemed
to know the root of this tradition and there
were many doubts over how much luck the
statue would actually give to students. But
regardless of the origin or truth of the story,
the hippo statue's head and teeth were
worn down to a rusty gold from thousands
of students looking for luck.

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What drew you to Egypt?

I went to Egypt in the summer and London in the fall. 1
had never had an interest in Egypt or the Middle East.
Honestly, I went because 1 didn’t have anything to do
that summer. And it was the best decision of my life! 1
had so much fun!

Do you think being abroad was an essential part of
your GW experience? Why or why not?

I think studying abroad is definitely an essential part
of the GW experience. With so many international
kids at the school, it is interesting to be a minority and
to be the international kid yourself. Also, I think that
students should take advantage of studying abroad,
because there will probably not be another time when
students can live and study abroad.

What drew you to France?

I went to Paris, France. 1 had always wanted to go and
it was one of the many places 1 had not yet been in Eu¬
rope. Even though I didn’t speak the language, 1 went
for an adventure!

What did you learn abroad that has affected you
when you arrived home?

1 learned more about myself while I was abroad. I
learned that I can be more independent and that I
don't need to be constantly surrounded by people. 1
also learned that with a lot of effort I could speak some
French and be understood.

GW students were an international bunch-
Many lived their dreams of studying abroad.

What was the hardest thing about being abroad?

The hardest part about being abroad was leaving. I never
really experienced the "culture shock" I felt really at home
in pretty much every aspect. One thing that was consistently
annoying, though, was that all of the Costa Ricans under 24
were into metal (like Black Sabbath, Metallica, etc.). I'm not
against metal but sometimes enough is enough.

What was the best part about being abroad?

The thing I'm happiest I did and felt like I got the most
out of was volunteering four times a week as an assistant
teacher for English as a second language. It was an amaz-
ing opportunity to simultaneously use colloquial Spanish
and have a great time teaching the kids a useful skill. I also
made good friends with the head English teacher who of¬
fered to hire me for a full teaching position once 1 graduate.

What was your favorite place you visited while abroad?

My favorite place to visit while abroad was Ljubljana, Slo¬
venia. In Slovenia, one can live in Soviet style apartment,
hike around a medieval castles, explore ancient caves,
learn about local dragon legends, eat heavy meat pies
(Burek) and stay next door to an artist squat (Metelkova).

What did you learn abroad that has affected you when
you arrived home?

I learned that I have a sense of spirit and adventure. I
dealt with the frustrations of travel while learning the
meaning of patience and determination. Being homeless a
night in Barcelona due to airline strikes in Paris does that
to a person. I am now more open to new opportunities
and now I recognize the value of friendly conversations
with strangers.

A love of shoes at the Drag Race

Seniors Chad Latawiec
and Eric Rosenfield knew
the challenges of dressing
up like girls. Both ran the
D.C. Drag Race multiple
times during their years at
GW, with their costumes
becoming more elaborate
and scandalous every
year. They both looked
forward to the event
more than Halloween and
planned their outfits for
weeks, even buying new
heels every October.

"1 think it's fun,” La¬
tawiec said. "It's some¬

thing I wouldn't normally
do. It's one day when I put
on an outfit and feel like
I'm a celebrity. You can
go up and talk to anyone
in the crowd, and they'll
think you're the greatest
thing ever cause you're
putting heels on.”

"No one is there
judging you,” Rosenfield
said. "Everyone is there
complimenting you. It's a
good night”

For the 2010 race,
Latawiec and Rosen¬
field dressed as witches,

complete with skirts, wigs
and giant witch hats. Both
needed lessons on paint¬
ing nails, where to look
while putting on mascara,
how to put on tights with¬
out ripping them and how
to stuff a bra, but neither
needed lessons on their
heels.

Rosenfield said he
bought "five-inch, strappy
heels I got on sale. I love
the height. The height is
the best thing.”

Latawiec described the
challenge of the first time

they went shoe shopping.
"We didn't know what
our size in women's shoes
would be, so we doubled
it,” he said. Ultimately, he
was happy this was an
overestimate so they had
more choices than they
anticipated.

With Latawiec in his
leather boots and Rosen¬
field in the strappy stilettos
he loved, the pair proved
men could transform into
fabulous women with
minimal lessons from their
female friends.

Students surrendered to the mystery of
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

The 2010 staging of "The
Rocky Horror Picture Show"
marked the 16th year that
virgins and veterans alike
flocked to Forbidden Planet
Productions’ October show.
Students screened the cult
classic while providing sing¬
ing, dancing and audience
participation over the film’s
soundtrack.

Costumed students
waited for hours to get into

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mance. The line wrapped
around the third floor
hallways and many hopefuls
were turned away when the
show sold out.

Students who did make
it inside were rewarded
with a spectacle. The Virgin
Games brought confused
newcomers onto the stage
and asked them to act out
suggestive positions and
answer outrageous ques-

as much a part of the show
as the cast itself, audience
members came decked in
what director Kate Me-
roski deemed “formal Rocky
attire: fishnets, makeup,
corsets and cleavage for
all sexes were all highly
encouraged."

“The Rocky Horror Pic¬
ture Show" told the story of
Brad Majors and his fiancee
Janet Weiss, a perfectly

flat tire landed them at the
castle of Frank N. Furter,
a sweet transvestite with
some unorthodox ideas.
Frank, Brad, Janet and a host
of other “unconventional
conventionalists" all came
together to make Rocky
Horror an unforgettable GW
experience that had audi¬
ence members coming back
again and again.

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A GW tradition offered students a break from
finals with performances and free food

The all night-ers and late night
study sessions that came with
final exams became the stuff of
legend for many GW students, but
Midnight Breakfast was an annual
excuse for a study break and some
free food. The tradition marked its
25th year on Dec. 13, when SAC
reported feeding and entertain¬
ing 2,500 students at the Marvin
Center event.

Midnight Breakfast offered
a wide variety of activities for
harried students. Student groups,
including Capital Funk and several
singing ensembles, performed for
stressed out attendees. In honor of
Midnight Breakfast’s silver anni¬
versary, both vanilla and chocolate
cakes were served, in addition to
French toast, sausages and eggs.
The Student Activities Center also
used the event to gather donated

school supplies for homeless stu¬
dents at Bright Beginnings School.

"Midnight Breakfast was pretty
fun," senior Micah Foster said.

"A ton of people were there and
it was really great to see people
outside of settings that I would
normally only see them in. The
food was pretty decent. 1 definitely
loaded up on the French toast and
desserts."

Students also made holiday
cards for the homeless while
talking with friends. Twister was
available for students who wanted
to stretch their muscles with the
old party favorite. Students whose
brains were not yet fried con¬
structed sculptures from marsh¬
mallows and raw pasta. It was
a welcome and successful study
break.

"Taking a break from study¬

ing for finals for me means trying
to avoid computers, reading and
sitting for a half an hour to an
hour,” Foster said. "So usually I try
to go for a run or make some food
for later. The Midnight Breakfast
was a pretty good stress reliever
because it gave me a chance to
talk with some friends and enjoy
free food."

The season’s first snow began
around 11:30 on the night of Mid¬
night Breakfast, which provided
even more fun as students forgot
about upcoming tests and overdue
papers and trekked to the Marvin
Center. Some tried to make snow
angels and start snowball fights in
the cold, while others just enjoyed
watching the flakes fall and stick
to their hair and coats. A white
blanket covered Foggy Bottom
with two inches of fresh snow.

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GEORGE’S

BIRTHDAY

PARTY

WENT UP IN

FLAMES

On Feb. 22, GW students
and faculty braved chilly
weather to commemorate
the 279th birthday of the
nation and university's
namesake. The celebration
began with roaring fight
songs played by Colonial
Brass and continued with
speeches from student
leaders and the university
president.

Another highlight of
the birthday party- the
pie-eating contest- was as
fun as it was messy. Seven
lucky GW students sat
down with two minutes to
eat as much pie as possible
without using their hands,
judges watched closely as
contestants dove face-first
into the delicious—but
formidable—challenge.

By the end of the contest,
all seven participants
had cherry-red faces. Big
George presented the
lucky winner with a spirit
pack of Colonials merchan¬
dise.

Shortly after the con¬
test, the crowd migrated
to the center of Univer¬
sity Yard, where a pyre
was already waiting for
the event’s celebratory
bonfire.

"This is the first time
in my four years here that
I am going to get to see
the bonfire," university
president Steven Knapp
said. “For the last three
years, we’ve had the wind
equivalent of a rain check."

Students did not let

the cold weather bring
them down, and instead
welcomed the heat from
the large fire. Although
the wind in 2011 was
milder than it had been on
previous attempts to start
the bonfire, it was by no
means tame.

"My favorite part was
the wind," senior Derek
Sarshad said. "It made try¬
ing to roast marshmallows
a dangerous game and
added excitement. I would
say the weather didn’t ruin
the experience but prob¬
ably made it!"

Hundreds of members
of the GW community were
united as they huddled
to make the most of the
blaze's warmth. The crowd
was made up of freshmen
like Daniel Foreman- who
got involved by partici¬
pating in the pie-eating
contest-, law students and
everything in between.

This tradition, hosted
every year by GW Events,
also kicked off GW Spirit’s
Homecoming Hoopla 2011.
As a lead-up to the fol¬
lowing weekend’s home¬
coming basketball game
against Temple, announce¬
ments were made about
the six students nominated
for Mr. and Mrs. GW.

In the end, the bonfire
and cherry pie contest was
the perfect way to cel¬
ebrate the birthday of the
most important person to
GW- George Washington
himself.

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GWGilEBRATEDS P RIN G

Spring Fling was GW’s annual event Fo Bo Gro provided food, there were

to mark the end of the school year and free T-shirts for attendees to enjoy

it was a huge success in 2011. The day and lots of friends to catch up with at

was filled with intense wind and rolling the event. Although the Smith Center

thunderstorms, which forced Spring capped the number of people who could

Fling organizers to move the concert attend at 800, huge numbers of GW

inside the Smith Center. GW students students were still excited to be part of

still showed up in huge numbers to see the celebration.

popular hip hop artists Mike Posner and "The best part of any event like this is

Chiddy Bang. The acts had everyone on to see your months of work come to frui-

their feet dancing while the Smith Cen- tion in a successful manner," Reef said,

ter filled with music. "Its great to see these productions go so

Program Board Concerts Chair Daniel well and to see the crowd's reaction.”

Reef was very proud of the hard work it All the students who attended agreed,

took to achieve Spring Fling. dancing along with Chiddy Bang and

"The event was definitely a success," singing with Mike Posner while the rain

Reef said. "The artists were a huge hit. howled outside. Spring Fling was the

The crowd loved it. That’s how I consti- perfect way to celebrate the new season

tute a success." and the end of another year at GW.

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IN FULL BLOOM

D.C.’s ultimate holiday:

The Cherry Blossom Festival

Every year, visitors
swarmed D.C. to enjoy the
cherry blossoms and in 2011,
the trees did not disappoint.
All over the National Mall and
GW's campus, the delicate
blossoms delighted passerby
with clusters of white and
pink flowers with a subtle
floral scent.

Despite the federal gov¬
ernment's near-shut down,
celebrations in the District
went off without a hitch. The
parade was held on a beauti¬
ful morning, just hours after
the government agreed on a
budget compromise. The pa¬
rade featured colorful floats,

dancers and participants
from all across the US and
Japan. The kite festival and
other annual activities were
there for children and adults
alike.

As always, D.C. buzzed
with tourists coming in to
see- first and foremost- the
blossoms in bloom. Many GW
students took the blossoms
as an excuse to put off classes
and schoolwork and go enjoy
the fresh spring sunshine.

The delicate blossoms were
short lived in 2011 with some
tumultuous weather, but they
were a delightful treat for
everyone in the city.

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A LEGEND

Bob Dylan
performed at GW

Bob Dylan may have been 69
years old, but he proved in 2010
that he could still put on a great
show. In a dynamic performance
at the Smith Center, Dylan’s raspy
voice was a testament to his 50
years in the music business, yet
he still had the presence of a
legend on stage and left patrons
in awe.

He began with a classic, “Rainy
Day Women #12 & 35" which

was a throwback from his 1966
album “Blonde on Blonde" Dylan
then went into his newer albums,
which fans knew significantly
less of, but just when the crowd
thought Dylan was going to com-
pletely ignore the back catalog
he came through, finishing off in
his best performance of the night
with 1965's “Ballad of a Thin
Man." He followed up with an
encore performance of the well-
known “Like a Rolling Stone," and
the crowd had no problem singing
along.

"It was awesome to experience
a live Bob Dylan concert," junior

Tara Messing said. "He is an icon
of the 70s and I am excited I got
to see him."

The most shocking part of the
concert was that Dylan was never
once without an instrument in
hand. In fact, throughout the first
three numbers, Dylan jammed on
three different instruments: the
harmonica, keyboard and guitar.
He even did a harmonica solo in
the middle of the concert, which
brought the crowd to its feet.

Though most fans in atten¬
dance were in the 50-plus age
group, there were plenty of
students rocking out, as well.

The Smith Center was nearly sold
out, including standing room on
the basketball court, where fans
jumped up and down, cheered and
danced along with the folk star.

“I only discovered his music
about five years ago," spectator
Josh Gorder said. "I was mesmer¬
ized by him."

After years of touring the coun¬
try, Dylan's College Tour of 2010
was a standout. It wasn't flashy—
no high-tech pyrotechnics, no
fancy dance moves or mosh pits—
just Dylan on stage sharing the
music he had loved and cared for
throughout the years.

MIND THE CHALK

Students expressed themselves
on Chalk Day

GW students let out their
inner child on Chalk Day 2011.
This annual tradition took place
on the last day of classes. GW
shut down H Street to allow
students to draw with sidewalk
chalk all over Kogan Plaza and
in front of Gelman Library. With
pictures ranging from monsters
to Greek letters to large 2011

signs, students' colorful designs
covered the street. Crossing H
became a colorful adventure
as some students tried not to
step on the designs and others
sprawled out drawing them.
Chalk Day was the perfect way to
end classes in 2011, as students
let out that last bit of creativity
before finals.

CHANGES TO CAMPUS

GW introduced many changes in 2010 and 2011.
From new dorms, to new plans, to new shopping cen¬
ters, the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses
both had new buildings for students to enjoy.

One of the biggest changes was Pelham Hall's up¬
grade and transition to West Hall on the Mount Vernon
campus. West Hall was built primarily as a freshman
residence, although all classes were welcome for its
inaugural year. West Hall had many new conveniences
for students to enjoy. The dining space at Mount
Vernon moved to West Hall, providing more room for
students to eat. Study spaces were built, where stu¬
dents could work on group projects or cram for tests.
The new performance spaces and music studios were
also a big hit.

"I have enjoyed West Hall the most so far,” junior
Louie Diller said. "Even though it is new to the campus,
1 have already spent a good deal of time at the record¬
ing studio there making good use of the amazing track¬
ing room, microphones and outboard gear available.”

On the Foggy Bottom campus, construction towered
over campus. Square 54, which stood across from the
GW Hospital, was redesigned. First, students watched
a giant pit drilled into the earth. Then a parking garage
filled the space. On top of that, three buildings soon
grew to their full, D.C.-approved, height of ten stories.
Two were designed as office buildings and the other as
an apartment building.. A Whole Foods was slated to
go in the space, along with other various shops, giving
students and neighbors more options for shopping.

"I am totally excited for the new building across
from the hospital,” Diller said. "If I can afford to live
in the new apartments there, I will take that up for
sure.” He also expressed excitement for the new Whole
Foods store.

GW also unveiled its plan for a new science and
engineering center. The building would be in square
55, the space between 22nd, 23rd, H and I Streets,
taking over where a parking garage and Mount Vernon
shuttle stop had been located. The building would have
room for the GW School of Engineering and Applied
Science and the physical science departments of the
Columbian College.

As the university described the space in their an¬
nouncement to the community, "It will be an intel¬
lectual hub and will position GW to attract the best
faculty and brightest students. Exciting research
opportunities in progress and on the horizon include:
renewable and sustainable energy, biomedical imaging
and diagnostics, safety of hybrid and electric vehicles,
nanotechnology and engineered materials.”

The new and planned buildings were great addi¬
tions to the GW community and were appreciated by
all students.

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Students

sought

productivity all
over campus

GW students had a
variety of ways to prepare
for exams and papers in
2010 and 2011. By finding
places all over campus- and
all over the city- everyone

found a corner of peace, and
hopefully productivity.

Whenever finals season
rolled around, midterms
loomed, or papers were
put off, any passerby could
count on seeing GW students
studying around campus.
Many studied in their rooms,
others preferred Gelman
and Eckles Libraries and still
others found a variety of in¬
novative study spaces.

"I usually studied in Gel-
man Library," senior Kaylen

Poretzky said. "I preferred
the fifth floor where there
were comfortable couches.
The lighting was always
really artificial, but it kept
me focused without noticing
the passage of time. Also,

1 would run into friends at
Gelman. Everyone was there
at some time or another so
the random run-ins were
inevitable and always a wel¬
come study break."

When the weather was
nice, many students pre¬

ferred to study outside,
although little was accom¬
plished. Others found study
rooms in the GW School of
Business or other academic
facilities. Many preferred
Starbucks, thinking the
hustle and bustle—and, of
course, endless supply of
coffee—would help them
study.

During stressful weeks
the majority of students
changed their habits to help
jumpstart productivity. Many

went to Gelman to stake out
a study room, or just a comfy
armchair, for hours on end.

In 2010 and 2011 GW stu¬
dents got down to business.
Many found quiet places to
spur creativity and focus;
others relied on coffee to
make up for a lack of sleep.
But at the end of every busy
week, GW students knew
they had done the best they
could and only spent half of
the time they should have
been studying on Facebook.

Adams Morgan

Many students took the Metro’s red line to Adams Morgan.
During the day, the National Zoo and Embassy Row were easily ac¬
cessible. Moreover, at night, 21-year-old students took advantage
of the area's numerous bars and late night dance spots.

"On the weekends, it’s hard to find a more eclectic place than
Adams Morgan," senior Steve Manos said.

Georgetown

The District's oldest neighborhood
continued to be a favorite for GW stu¬
dents. Although hesitant to venture too
far up the hill for fear of running into
Georgetown University students, G-Dub
students frequented the movie theater,
restaurants and shopping on M Street,
just a short walk away. The waterfront
was a great place for walks and seeing a
bit of nature when the weather was nice,
though the number of tourists in the area
often discouraged students from traveling
there on the weekends.

Dupont Circle

Always a popular spot for undergraduates, Dupont

! Circle offered a convenient location for students to
convene off campus. Many upperclassmen moved to
Dupont to take advantage of its townhouses and easy
15-minute commute. Often the first area for freshmen
to explore, Dupont became as familiar as Foggy Bot¬
tom.

"My favorite place to go off-campus was Dupont,"
sophomore Dariya Golubkova said, "There were a lot
of great places to hang, fun events. It was always excit¬
ing. I always felt like there was something going on at
Dupont."

U Street

Ben's Chili Bowl and the 930 Club were
just two of the many reasons students went
to U Street. A popular area for spots with an
underground vibe, many students trekked
there to get away from campus life and see
the historic side of D.C. Meridian Park's
drum circle was a little-known way for stu¬
dents to take a study break on a nice Sun¬
day afternoon and historic Ben's Chili Bowl
always served good food.

H Street Corridor

Slightly off the beaten track was the up-and-coming H Street
Corridor on H Street Northeast. It was tough to travel here, but this
spot had many cheap eats and fun bars, including a miniature golf
course and a beer garden. The Rock and Roll Hotel was a popular
concert venue for GW music lovers and players. Adventurous stu¬
dents grew to love spending a day or night out in the Northeast.

Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill was a dynamic neighborhood just a short Metro trip
away for GW students. Many students interned on Capitol Hill and the
many surrounding offices. Others shopped at D.C.'s Eastern Market
or made the trip simply to frequent the area's numerous bars and
restaurants. GW students loved the power and importance Capitol
Hill exuded.

"I felt comfortable when I went to Capitol Hill because I worked
there," junior Kimberly Neu said, "There was a good selection of
restaurants and I liked the scene. It was a combination of affordable
housing and places to hang out, so most of the people who live there,
work there, too, and it really fostered community."

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Au Bon Pain

GW Deli

GW came alive during the
day with a mixture of profes¬
sors, students, and tourists
around the campus. The area
was a buzzing hub of activity
and people. Students were
just as likely to see a classmate
running to class as a business¬
man running out of a cab for a
meeting. Tourists blocked the
sidewalks as much as students
texting were in the way. Many
main hubs of activity were
favorites for students, some
because of their status as local
dives and others because they
attracted the masses.

Many students stopped
by the longtime local favorite
between classes for a meal or
a snack. The Deli's preference
for cash and GWorld helped
deter many who did not live
in Foggy Bottom. The huge
variety of food and drinks, as
well as the delicious sand¬
wiches made quickly at the
deli, meant the line was out
the door almost every day.

"I love GW Deli because it
was so quintessential GW,"
senior Laura Levine said. "You
could see people and I liked
that it wasn't a chain. It was
very iconic of GW."

Au Bon Pain-or ABP for
short-was a favorite lunch
spot for students. Many
stayed to study, others took
it to go and others used the
outside chairs to set up camp
with friends for hours. Many
professionals waded through
the students to grab lunches
here, and were not too an¬
noyed by the GW banners
on the walls. Many students
learned of the secret half
price desserts sold here at
night and rarely had to fight
local daytime workers for
those sweet treats.

DAY

Many students loved visit¬
ing this local favorite at night.
On weekends, Lindy's served
breakfast for those who were
awake early enough, but the
menu was devoted primarily
to their many burgers at night,
all specially named. Whether
it was grabbing their food to
go in the basement, or sitting
and watching people from the
balcony while eating there, a
delicious meal was found for
all students at Lindy's.

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Foggy Bottom was
quieter at night. Business
people all went back to their
respective neighborhoods,
the tourists left and all who
were left in the area seemed
to be students. They could
be seen going to visit friends
or to study. Some students
got ice cream or a late night
coffee. The area's bars saw
a steady stream of students
who were 21. And all made
the epic trip to see the near¬
by monuments light up in
glowing white at least once, if
not many times, during their
time in Foggy Bottom.

Coney Island

Coney was the place to go for
students seeking a midnight snack.
Delicious ice cream flavors, brown
ies, Dream Bars and all types
of toppings were there to solve
students' late night munchies.

For the health conscious, Skinny
Minnies, with their famously low
calorie count, tasted just like
the real thing-or, so some were
convinced. The local favorite
only accepted GWorld or cash, so
Coney remained an exclusive spot
for students to get dessert.

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PLAY BY THE RULES

D.C.’s Cardinal Rule

D.C. had one major rule that set it apart
from other metropolises: don't stand on
the left side of the escalators. GW students
quickly learned and embraced this informal
yet important regulation.

In D.C., with its long escalators down into

Metro stations and busy commuters, it simply
was not cool to stand in a group or pair on es¬
calators, blocking the left side. Doing so and
blocking the traffic that chose to walk would
trigger impatient toe tapping and many 'ex¬
cuse me' comments as people pushed past.

Most students would walk down to make
the train they needed and hurry up escala-

ESCALEFTER (n.) —
someone standing
on the left side of the
escalator, thereby blocking
commuters and causing a
pileup; often a tourist

Foggy

tors to avoid being late while getting some
exercise. Even when traveling with friends,
it didn't take GW students long to learn that
everyone walked or lined up on the right
side, never straddling both.

D.C. may have had many memorable
sights, but no Colonial could ever forget the
city's most important rule.

Brunch

Brunch was a D.C. tradition and the
perfect way to unwind at the end of a long
week. Many GW students learned to love
this late morning meal on the weekends.
An ideal occasion to combine sleeping in
with everyone's favorite breakfast foods,

brunch was made for college students. Some
students over 21 would join drinking with
brunch, sipping on mimosas and Irish coffee,
while others were just thankful for hot cof¬
fee served with ample cream and sugar. But
for everyone who called D.C. home, brunch
was a great way to get together with friends
and celebrate another week completed.

COOKING UP CAMPUS

College students were
learning to feed them¬
selves. While many other
campuses had large dining
halls to feed the students,
but GW gave students
more flexibility. Local
restaurants abounded and
take-out was a popular
option, but many students
chose another option.
Many GW students discov¬
ered a love of cooking.

“1 love to cook in gen¬

eral," senior Melissa Wohl¬
gemuth said. "I have found
I like to experiment with
different ingredients."

Some students cooked
out of convenience, others
to save money and some to
be healthier and have more
control of their diets. But
many did it just for the love
of creating their own food.

"I am truly a foodie at
heart," Wohlgemuth said
"As a college student, I

think knowing how to cook
can be one of the most
advantageous qualities, be¬
cause if you know how to
prepare a decent meal, you
can eat much better than if
you went out. You can sud¬
denly afford the foods you
never could before, and, for
me at least, you have a fun
time preparing it!"

Many grocery stores
were in the area to feed
the young chefs, and more

were on their way in 2011.
Even the various pharma¬
cies on campus carried
groceries and kitchen sup¬
plies. Most GW students
had their own kitchens and
others could access shared
kitchens in their residence
halls.

Cooking was more than
just a trend in 2011. Many
GW students found true
passion in food and made
it a part of their lives.

STUDENTS SPOKE OUT

Tea parties and gay rights were at stake

The Tea Party

The Tea Party began primarily as
a response to government spending.
Members wanted to drastically cut
the government’s size and eliminate
the deficit. Sarah Palin, Glen Beck
and Christine O'Donnell became the
party leaders and unifiers. In 2010,
the Tea Party movement began
holding rallies, backing candidates
and winning seats.

"2010 definitely saw an Ameri¬

can awakening to bad spending,
deficits and debts that are only
ruining our future,” senior Andrew
Clark said. "Many of my friends
saw 2010 as a chance to finally
get more fiscally conservative
and responsible voices in the US
Congress, to begin the reforms and
overhauls that our nation needs.”

The Tea Party threatened several
Republican incumbents for their
seats in the House of Representa¬
tives, but in the end won fewer than

expected. The Tea Party became a
powerful force in the 2010 election.

"This has been one of the most
politically charged years in recent
history,” senior Brian Levy said.
“The Tea Party movement and the
Right’s resurgence will go down as
one of the most important political
occurrences in this decade.

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

The US military had a policy

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since 1993 that did not allow gays or
lesbians to openly serve, but would
never ask a soldier to share his or her
sexual orientation is. As long as the
military did not know of their sexual
orientation, gays and lesbians could
serve. The military’s policy had long
been debated, but in 2010, popular
opinion, Congress and the White
House all voiced a desire to change it.
Although there were still issues with
removing the policy, the fact that the
discussion was raised at all marked a
success for all LGBTQ advocates and
allies.

"The idea that anyone who wishes
to serve in this country’s military, to
protect our homes, our values and our
freedom, would be barred from doing
so due to their sexual orientation is

appalling,” Levy said. ”1 think that, on
a campus as richly diverse as ours,
most would agree that Don’t Ask,

Don’t Tell needs to be overturned."

Raised Voices

2010 was a year of yelling in poli¬
tics. Town Halls to discuss the health
care bill across the country halted
since attendees did not debate or ask
questions, but merely yelled. The West
Borough Baptist Church also caught
headlines with their protests of mili¬
tary funerals. Charged with their anger
against homosexuals, Church members
disrupted funerals throughout 2010. In
response, many citizens began counter
protesting. Many GW students attend¬
ed one such counter protest in D.C.

Prop 19 in California

California continued its tradition
of controversial ballot propositions
in the 2010 elections. After legalizing
marijuana for medical uses in 1996,
citizens voted to decriminalize the
drug in 2010. The proposition failed,
but the fact that it was a close race
and a valid issue was marked as a win
for stoners everywhere.

"Whether a smoker or not, the
modern day prohibition of marijuana
is a government failure rivaling that
of the alcohol prohibition that came
before it,” Levy said. "We saw Prop 19
as a progressive step toward creating
sensible laws across this country, and
hoped that California would be more
than willing to take this lead.

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RALLY!

Thousands convened on the National Mall
to Restore Sanity or Keep Fear Alive

For weeks, political co¬
medians John Stewart and
Stephen Colbert told their
talk show viewers to come to
D.C. for a rally on Oct. 30. No
one really knew why, or what
to expect, but it seemed like
the entire GW campus was
drawn to the National Mall
for the rallies. It was a day
of no particular significance
except that comedians John
Stewart and Stephen Colbert
had declared it a day of fun
and celebration.

As the Stewart rally was
described on a Facebook
event: “Ours is a rally for the
people who've been too busy
to go to rallies, who actually
have lives and families and
jobs (or are looking for jobs)—
not so much the Silent Major¬
ity as the Busy Majority. If we
had to sum up the political
view of our participants in a
single sentence, we couldn't.
That's sort of the point.''

Colbert described the
preparations for the event
in a different way. “Pack an
overnight bag with five extra
sets of underwear- you're
going to need them. Because,
to Restore Truthiness we
must always... Shh!!! What's
that sound?! I think there's
someone behind you! Run!"

The rally ended up being a
humorous mockery of other
rallies, politics, news and the
U.S. in general. An estimated

200,000 people attended,
although Stewart jokingly
claimed 10 million attend¬
ees. Many came with signs
declaring their views- or lack
thereof - while others came
in costumes, both Halloween
and politically inspired.

“I went to the rally to
enjoy a lovely fall day while
partying next to some close
friends and tens of thousands
of closely packed strangers,"
senior Richie Davis said. “I
would say that my expec¬
tations matched up quite
perfectly with the reality, as
most of the crowd brought
their festive A-game. I was
also correct in assuming that
I would not see the present¬
ers up close, though I did
become very familiar with
the back of a menagerie of
heads."

Some of the best signs of
the day said everything from
“Stop Tea bagging me “ to
“In the two party system-1
prefer the after-party" to “I
will not tolerate lactose," all
underscoring the comedic el¬
ement of the day. There were
even Web sites established
by Comedy Central on which
people could vote for the best
sign.

“The crowd was loud and
fun and sprinkled with witty
costumes ranging from the
Hamburglar to weird pseudo-
patriotic creatures on stilts,"

Davis said. “The crowd kept
its energy throughout the
long rally, but whether that
energy was fueled by caf¬
feine, alcohol, or some com¬
bination thereof remained
unknown."

The crowd was bigger
than the organizers expected,
with many attendees com¬
plaining that they couldn't
hear. Since many went just
to be a part of the event, few
really minded. Musical guests
ranged from the Roots to
Ozzy Osbourne to Cat Ste¬
vens, but most attendees had
converged on the Mall simply
for the comedians and the
spectacle.

“To me, the best part of
the rally was the time spent
frolicking with friends," Davis
said. “It took real unity to
stay together in the mob.

But we stayed coordinated,
moved ably through the
crowd and managed to stay
refreshed. The worst part,
as is typical for these events,
was trying to get back across
the city. It was a long and
arduous voyage, but we made
it, and were stronger for the
experience."

In the end, sanity was re¬
stored and everyone remem¬
bered how much they had
to fear, making John Stewart
and Steven Colbert's Rally to
Restore Sanity and/or Fear a
success.

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STUDENTS HAD STYLE

The year brought many infamous styles to GW

1- Cardigans

Button-down sweat¬
ers were all the rage
in 2011. A mixture of
preppy and hipster,
cardigans could be seen
in every class. Because
they came in every color
and length imaginable,
students at GW could
always find a cardigan to
match their style.

2 - Uggs

Uggs were the uni¬
form in 2011. They were
everywhere in all sizes
and colors. Although
originally designed in
Australia to allow for
easy sand removal, Uggs
became a winter staple
at GW, even though they
were not waterproof.

3 - Jeggings

Jeggings- the mysteri¬
ous mix between jeans
and leggings- were ev¬
erywhere in 2011. They
were perfect to wear out
at night and comfortable
for class. Students just
couldn't forget the cardi¬
nal rule- long shirts!

4 - Blazers

Blazers came into
vogue at GW and added
a touch of professional¬
ism to campus. Although
previously just for in¬
terns, when worn loose
with snazzy liners, or
crisp and professional,
blazers became a trend
even for unemployed
students on campus.

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GOT TO BUSINESS

Students balanced internships and
part-time jobs with their studies

When classes were finished and
papers turned in, some GW students
looked for other ways to pass the time.
One great way to stay busy during the
school year was by working one of the
diverse internships D.C. had to offer.
From helping newspapers get published
to pitching in at their local senator's
office on Capitol Hill, GW students were
involved both on and off campus. All

GW students faced a rigorous course
load and juggled numerous student orgs
and activities that demanded their time.
Students who found time for part-time
jobs and internships, though, experi¬
enced the city in a different way and
were further prepared for the life they
faced after graduation.

Elisa Valero contributed to this spread.

Conor MacCaffrey

First Federal Congress Project

One secret hope of many students
who worked internships was that their
volunteer job would translate into a pay¬
ing one in the long run. Conor MacCaf¬
frey was lucky enough to receive such
an offer. MacCaffrey started working at
the First Federal Congress Project during
his junior year and stayed on as a paid
employee after the semester ended.

“I definitely feel like a member of the
staff,” MacCaffrey said. “I have my own
key and really like everyone I work with.
I just wanted to work in an office where I
played an actual role and I am very satis¬
fied. 1 feel very comfortable there and
look forward to coming in.”

MacCaffrey was a good example of
how much GW students could contribute
to a working environment and how these
internships provided a great taste of life
after graduation.

Marielle Mondon
National Public Radio

Starting with her first interning experi¬
ence as a sophomore , Marielle Mondon
worked four internships. During her time
at GW, Mondon worked at the Peace
Corps, the “Philadelphia City Paper,”
the “Globalist” online newspaper and
National Public Radio (NPR).

“Being at the center of so many
organizations, especially in media and
communication, was something I felt
very lucky to have experienced at such a
young age ” she said. It prepared me for
life after graduation ”

As an English major, Mondon wanted
to ensure she brought real-world work
experience to potential employers.

Despite her enthusiasm for internships,
though, there were times Mondon just
wanted to relax.

“The major drawback from taking on
these internships was feeling so busy all
the time and sometimes missing out on
the chance to feel like a regular college
student ” she said. “If I had to give advice
to anyone, it would be to make sure you
make time to enjoy college.”

Kimberly Neu
United States Congress

One of the most popular internship
opportunities for students at GW was
the chance to work with a senator or
congressman from their home states.
Kimberly Neu began working for state
Sen. Claire McCaskill, over the summer
of 2008 in St. Louis. A year and a half
later, in fall 2010, she worked as an
intern in the senator's D.C. office.

“I started off answering phones and
processing mail, but my work became
more impactful over time ” she said. “I
worked with low-end policy, constituent
relations and policy framing. My intern¬
ship was very relevant and looks great on
my resume.”

Again, it wasn’t always perfect.

“It really sucked working and not get¬
ting paid, especially when I started to do
work that would usually get me recogni¬
tion or a promotion,” Neu said. “But on
the whole, I think it will pay off. I guess
only time will tell, but I really felt that I
gained a lot from my internship.”

LET’S GO TO THE MALL

The Smithsonians were a student hot spot

Whether GW students had a free
hour or a free day, and whether they
had all of their GWorld money or just
a few pennies, they loved visiting the
Smithsonian museums. Professors
often assigned visits to the free muse¬
ums, which allowed art and historical
documents to be seen without the
aid of an overhead projector. Many
students also enjoyed visiting the mu¬
seums on their own to pass free time
and learn outside the classroom.

Founded by a British man in order
to fund public knowledge, the Smith¬
sonian collections grew to include
many museums around the National
Mall and city, as well as the National
Zoo. The Natural History Museum
was known for its giant dinosaur
skeletons and sparkling diamonds.
The National Archives allowed
students to see the Declaration of
Independence, the Constitution and
the Magna Carta. Student insiders

knew to go to the National Building
Museum to see a special exhibit on
Legos in 2011. The Air and Space
Museum let students enter rocket
ships and fly airplanes. On sunny
days, students in the District for the
summer enjoyed free jazz concerts
in the Smithsonian sculpture garden.
With a museum on almost any topic
and scattered throughout the city, GW
students went to as many Smithson¬
ian museums as they could in 2011.

STUDENT LIFE

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BY AND FOR THE

Representatives worked for change on campus

The Student Association represented
both undergraduate and graduate students
and met with administrators to advocate
for changes in campus life. To reach out to
the students they represented, president
Jason Lifton and vice president Rob Maxim
attended several events during the year.

"We've made an effort to be very visible
around campus by spending time at student
organization events, attending the Dean of
Freshman House Tours, holding office hours
and just being present on campus," Lifton
said. "The more people that we interact

with, the better we can gauge the student
body on the initiatives that we're working
on."

The Student Association tackled numer¬
ous issues facing the student body through
a series of projects. Renovations to Gelman
Library and the creation of a new campus
dining fee were two of the SA's priorities. In
the spring, the Student Association eliminat¬
ed the graduation fee and expanded the SA
office's resources. Because of these accom¬
plishments, the 2010-2011 academic year
was extremely successful.

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GOOD GOVERNANCE

Student leaders enhanced
community life on campus

Class Council

Class Council worked throughout the year to create
programming that would bring together students from
every class. In the spring, students elected representa¬
tives and an executive board. Once elected, members
worked with other organizations to plan two of the
year's most popular competitions.

“The most enjoyable events are Represent, the
dance competition, and Battle of the A Capella Groups,"
representative Caroline Ayes said. "Free, fun and excit¬
ing!"

Class Council also hosted several other events.

At Midnight Breakfast, GW faculty and staff served
a themed breakfast to students during final exams.
Junior Class Council held send-off parties for students
studying abroad. The organization also partnered with
the Office of Alumni Programs to plan a speaker series
in which students could meet alumni from their field
of study. While Class Council organized these events,
members were always open to programming sugges¬
tions from their peers.

RHA

The mission of the Residence Hall Association was
to build strong ties among students living on-campus.
RHA served the GW community by representing
campus residential concerns, offering students
leadership opportunities and hosting events year-
round.

During the fall and spring semesters. Residen¬
tial Advisory Council (RAC) representatives held
social, educational and service events for their
respective residence halls. Each RAC was an essen¬
tial part of the broader Residence Hall Association
and ensured that students felt comfortable in their
homes.

Along with RAC events, RHA hosted Target Take¬
over, a trip to Target to shop for dorm supplies,
and Martha’s Marathon, an auction for spots in the
most sought-after residence halls.

“We host a myriad of events for a variety of dif¬
ferent reasons as a means to bring people together
and create relationships,” publicity director Cam¬
eron Smither said. "We may host guest speakers
or give out free breakfast or throw a fashion show,
but our ultimate goal is simply getting people to
come together!”

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INVITED

Students organized popular events

Vern PC Program Board

Mount Vernon Programming Council
saw an increase in membership, as well
as in attendees to its events, during the
fall and spring semesters. This height¬
ened popularity was due in part to the
opening of West Hall and Pelham Com¬
mons. A new dining hall, a recording stu¬
dio and the Blackbox Theater provided
the organization with new spaces to hold
events.

In order to attract students from the
Foggy Bottom campus, the Mount Vernon
Programming Council planned events
unique to the Vern. Members took advan¬
tage of West Hall and the campus' green
space with festivals featuring food, games
and concerts.

"Our organization is dedicated to
providing programming for the Mount
Vernon campus, but we encourage Vern
residents to invite their friends on Foggy
Bottom to come up and get a taste of
what we love so much about the Vern,"
Mount Vernon Programming Council
coordinator Sam Tamboline said.

Fall Fest, Spring Fling and Relay for
Life were just a few of the events that
members of Program Board organized
during the 2010-2011 academic year.
Though these events were repeated an¬
nually, members often tried to put a new
spin on old traditions year to year. The
outdoor stage at Fall Fest was one such
twist, as there had not been a stage for a
number of years. Program Board carefully
planned every event so that their peers
could enjoy their college experience.

"Every year, PB is unique in the fact
that we have a completely different group
of students working together to make
amazing events happen on campus," ex¬
ecutive chair Wesley Callahan said.

To draw students to events, Program
Board sent e-mails, hung posters around
campus and handed out palm cards.
Facebook and Twitter also helped get
the word out. These publicity campaigns
ensured that each event drew students
who were excited and ready to have a
good time.

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Colonial

Inauguration

Highlights

DAY ONE

‘ | Cl Kickoff
Lunch in Kogan
Inaugural Dinner

( Student Skits
Cl in the City

DAY TWO

Buff & Blue BBQ

What’s the Deal With?

Regional Dinner

Capitol Steps

DAY THREE

| Student Org Fair
Pinning Ceremony

CEORCc WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
LJSNER AUDITORIUM

Inaugurating a new class of GW freshmen

Incoming GW freshmen
were inaugurated well be¬
yond the standard orienta¬
tion at other universities.
Colonial Inauguration (Cl)
was a three-day immersion
into GW life that allowed
new students to experience
campus housing, prepare
for college academia and
meet future classmates
from around the world. To
help the class of 2014 get
the most out of Cl, mem¬
bers of the 2010 Colonial
Cabinet facilitated many ac¬

tivities on and off campus.

While members' enthusi
asm made it appear effort¬
less, being part of Colonial
Cabinet was demanding.
Each student devoted a
substantial amount of
time and energy to Cl both
before and during the
summer sessions. Starting
in the spring, the Colonial
Cabinet trained for three
hours each day in prepara¬
tion for the all-day work
they would begin after
finals.

"We had training once
a week during the spring
semester and then things
cranked up," senior Tim Sa¬
voy said. "During the start
of the summer, we trained
for ten hours a day and had
an additional eight hours
of skit practice and dance
throughout the day. During
the Cl sessions, our days
lasted around 21 hours per
day!"

Ultimately, Colonial
Inauguration was a memo¬
rable experience for new

students, their families and
the Colonial Cabinet.

"Helping out incoming
students and their families
with their concerns and
in turn making them feel
more secure and at home
was very fulfilling," senior
Ernesto Apreza said.

When the summer ended
and students faced college
life, they were much better
off, thanks to the passion
and dedication that Colo¬
nial Cabinet members put
into their work.

STUDENT LIFE

BUFF AND BLUE AND

GW publications informed and entertained students

WRGW

Broadcasting popular and
local music along with sports,
news and talk radio, WRGW
sought to provide diverse pro¬
gramming to satisfy all listeners.
To facilitate this diversity, WRGW
reached out to students, who
helped guide programming.

“We hold events for students,

The Hatchet

In a small, paper-strewn G
Street townhouse, the editors,
reporters and photographers
of “The Hatchet" worked dili¬
gently throughout the school year
documenting the biggest stories
and events of 2010 and 2011.

The award-winning newspaper's
staff covered happenings on and

GWTV

With a switch from analog to
digital cable in their residence
halls, GW students had a pleth¬
ora of channels to choose from
during the 2010-2011 school
year. GWTV put itself on par
with popular cable channels by
providing students with a variety
of programs. In its fifth year of
production, GWTV was a com¬
pletely student-run television
station that featured both news
and entertainment programming.

but we also allow them to call
in," promotions director Matt
Green said. “They can also in¬
stant message us."

To reach out to the entire GW
community, WRGW encouraged
all students to become part of
the production process.

“At freshman orientation,

off campus, voiced their opinions
on issues facing students and
reviewed sporting events and the¬
ater productions.

To keep up with the high stan¬
dards set by their predecessors,
“The Hatchet" staff spent many
hours perfecting their work in the
townhouse office.

Throughout 2010 and 2011,
the staff even tried to produce
fictional scripted shows to reach
a wider audience.

“We like to switch it up- have
a little bit of everything," co-gen¬
eral manager Tess Leibowitz said.

With the station's prime loca¬
tion in exciting D.C., producers
had even more programming
opportunities. The GWTV pro¬
gram “Colonial Countdown," for
example, featured the top-five

President Trachtenberg and
Dean of Freshmen Siegel said
you have your voice and you
need to take advantage of it,"
program director Noble Freeman
said. “Few organizations give
freshmen the chance to have a
voice. You can have an impact as
a freshman at WRGW."

"Even when we're not in the
office, we're always working," cam¬
pus news editor Amy Rhodin said.

“The Hatchet' definitely faces a
higher level of commitment from
its staff," managing editor Justin
Guiffre said. “It's recognized as the
quality standard not only in the
region but in the entire country."

happenings in and around the
GW campus and D.C. area.

Although programming was
important, GWTV production was
as much about the viewers as it
was about the staff.

“We're trying to give people
an experience they wouldn't get
anywhere else in college," co-gen-
eral manager Sarah Weinger said.
“They get to be part of the entire
process. We're a small group, but
we're really dedicated."

STUDENT LIFE

JUSTICE

GW publications touched the mind and soul

GW Discourse

Staffed by students with a broad
range of interests, "GW Discourse"
was a political science quarterly
that covered local, national and
international issues. While other
publications primarily reported
the news, "GW Discourse" studied
domestic and international affairs
to a greater extent, which allowed

them to write detailed articles.

"'Discourse' strives to discuss
issues in a way that's not meant
to match up with a 24-hour news
cycle," assistant editor Daniel
Rozenson said. "We like to dig deep
into issues and that comes with
the freedom of publishing once a
semester."

To recruit writers for the maga¬
zine, "Discourse" staff and editors
sought out students interested in
political science and international
affairs. Students with a particular
interest in a topic could track that
issue throughout the year. The
magazine attracted readers with
similar interests.

Wooden Teeth

Published in the fall and spring
semesters, "Wooden Teeth," the
university's longest running
literary magazine, gave students
the opportunity to express their
creativity in poetry, prose and art.
GW students and faculty were
encouraged to submit their work
for review by the magazine's edito¬
rial staff. Every Tuesday the staff

read and discussed submissions,
eventually determining which
pieces would be published in that
semester's issue. Staff members,
who could submit to the magazine
themselves, both gave and received
constructive criticism.

"I don't really have time in my
schedule for creative writing, so 1
thought that this was a good outlet

for it," staff member Joshua Tallis
said.

To attract more writers and
readers to the magazine, "Wooden
Teeth" attempted to increase pub¬
licity by holding events throughout
the year and taking out ads in "The
Hatchet." Ultimately, these mea¬
sures helped the editorial staff cre¬
ate an engrossing final product.

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College Democrats

During the 2010 midterm
elections, the College Demo¬
crats supported candidates
on the Democratic ticket by
campaigning in and outside of
Washington, D.C. During cam¬
paign trips to Pennsylvania,
Kentucky and Virginia, mem¬
bers knocked on nearly 10,000
doors. Although a number of
Democratic candidates lost
their races, the College Demo¬
crats continued to work hard
to ensure politicians support¬

ed students' interests.

The organization often took
advantage of the university's
D.C. location. Its proximity to
Capitol Hill allowed them to
speak to congressmen di¬
rectly about the issues facing
students.

"This is a place to take our
voice right to the doorstep of
the decision makers in this
country to see the change
we'd like to see happen,”
president Josh Altman said.

Speakers, including Demo¬
cratic National Committee
Chairman Tim Kaine, came
to GW to speak to the College
Democrats about the Demo¬
cratic agenda. Throughout the
year, members took part in
community service and social
events around D.C. These
activities helped the College
Democrats remain one of the
university's largest and most
popular student organiza¬
tions.

Students campaigned during midterm elections

College Republicans

The night of the 2010 mid¬
term election was an exciting
one for the Republican Party,
which finished with a majority
in the House and new seats in the
Senate. The GW College Repub¬
licans joined in the excitement,
celebrating the GOP victories they
helped achieve. After the elections,
members worked with newly
elected congressmen on initiatives
that addressed concerns of college
students throughout the country.

"I think what most of our

members are concerned about is
our rising debt, our dependence
on China and rising taxes and the
effect that will have on students,"
chairman Jake Wolf said.

As an incentive to join the Col¬
lege Republicans, the organization
connected members to internships
on Capitol Hill and elsewhere in
D.C. These internships helped
students gain experience and build
their resumes.

Throughout the 2010-2011
academic year, the College Re¬

publicans hosted many events
on campus. Speakers, including
former Deputy Chief of Staff Karl
Rove, spoke about the future of
the Republican Party. Members
debated the College Democrats
on immigration and other issues.
During the midterm elections, the
College Republicans campaigned
in six different states. The organi¬
zation's involvement in both local
and national politics made the
College Republicans an active force
on campus.

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EMPOWERING
THE ELECTORATE

Political organizations educated and engaged students

The Liberty Society

Every Thursday,
members of the Liberty
Society met to discuss
a broad range of topics,
from the economy to
civil rights to public policy.
Welcoming libertarians
and others interested in
the liberty movement, the
Liberty Society separated

itself from other political
student groups on campus
by focusing on academic
and professional develop¬
ment in the promotion of
worldwide freedom.

"We provide an intel¬
lectual alternative to the
political activism of the
College Republicans or

College Democrats," pro¬
gram officer Kevin Duewel
said.

To facilitate the organi¬
zation's academic mission,
the Liberty Society part¬
nered with other student
groups on campus, includ¬
ing Allied in Pride and the
Muslim Students' Asso¬

ciation, to sponsor social
events and speakers. By
welcoming a speaker near¬
ly every month, the organi¬
zation gave members the
opportunity to interact
with respected profession¬
als from various fields and,
in turn, to discover their
own interests.

In October 2010,
members of the Roos¬
evelt Institute, along with
other progressive organi¬
zations, attended the One
Nation Working Together
Rally on the National
Mall. The rally drew
thousands of people and
promoted progressive
causes, such as immi¬
gration and education

reform. Members of GW's
chapter of the Roosevelt
Institute, a student policy
organization, took part in
this event and others like
it throughout the year.

“Our mission is to em¬
power students to make
meaningful change in our
community,” policy direc¬
tor Ismail Ginwala* said.

To facilitate that

change, members volun¬
teered in the D.C. area
and took on various proj¬
ects. One member started
a project that would
create a self-sustainable
community in Haiti to
help the country recover
from the January 2010
earthquake.

Taking on health care
reform, the Roosevelt

Institute partnered with
Project Health to or¬
ganize a large speaker
event featuring academic,
economic and political
perspectives on the issue.
The event engaged GW
students in the political
process by educating
them about one of the
biggest issues facing the
nation.

*In memory of Ismail Ginwala, who is remembered for his political passion.

STUDENT LIFE

ACTIVE

ADVOCACY

Students promoted
their favorite causes

GW YAF

Founded in 2007, the GW Young America Foundation
provided an outlet for conservative-minded students. To
challenge liberal bias and advance conservative ideology,
the organization promoted discussion and debate.

“We are different from other political and activist
organizations on campus in that we are not wedded to any
political party or candidates ” treasurer Giovanni Tomasi
said. “We are dedicated purely to promoting the ideologi¬
cal message of American social and fiscal conservatism."

In the fall, members hosted the 9/11 Never Forget
Project to commemorate the anniversary' of the Sept. 11
terrorist attacks. When President Obama held a Town
Hall at GW, the Young America Foundation organized a
protest against speaker bias at the university.

Food Justice Alliance

A small but dedicated group of students comprised the
Food Justice Alliance, an organization that spread awareness
about food justice and sustainability. Through educational
films, speakers and events. Food Justice Alliance members
encouraged their peers to promote the cause.

“In terms of sustainability, the Food Justice Alliance would
love to see GW place a higher importance on local, ethical, sus¬
tainable and organic food," president Melissa Eddison said. “We
work every day to educate the GW community on the latter and
advocate for a more conscious connection to one s food."

To promote its mission, the Food Justice Alliance grew
fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers in community gardens
on the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses. Student
beekeepers also taught their peers about beekeeping.

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OLAS celebrated its 15th anniversary

In September and October of 2010,
the Organization of Latino American
Students (OLAS) held its annual Latino
Heritage Celebration. OLAS sponsored
speaker events, panel discussions and
dances and encouraged GW students
and faculty to get involved in the
festivities. With the Parade of Flags, an
outdoor festival and Cafe con Leche,
an open-mic night, the Latino Heritage
Celebration included some of the most
popular events of the fall semester.

The 2010-2011 academic year
marked the organization's 15th year
at GW. To commemorate the anni¬

versary, OLAS held Nuestros Quince,
the 15th annual La Fiestasa, during
the Heritage Celebration. The dance,
which featured live music and au¬
thentic Latin cuisine, attracted a large
number of both members and non¬
members, since it took place during
Colonials Weekend. President Knapp
and his wife were among the attend¬
ees of the celebration, proof of the
organization's notoriety on campus.
This event and others throughout the
year promoted the organization’s mis¬
sion to share Latino culture with the
community.

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CULTURE AND
COMMUNICATION

Cultural organizations reached out
to the GW community

Black Student Union

The Black Student Union gave
students a powerful incentive to
join a group that was as much
of a family as an organization by
providing members with oppor¬
tunities to attend free monthly
dinners, educational meetings and
fun social events. In addition to
member benefits, BSU reached out
to non-members in various ways.

The Black Student Union held
general body meetings focused
on national issues, such as incar¬
ceration, as well as GW issues, like
diversity in the student body and
faculty. BSU furthered its mission

with The Ace, the Black Student
Union's magazine that featured
stories from and about GW stu¬
dents.

"One of our bigger missions is
to communicate that these issues
are those that affect everybody,"
director of operations and admin¬
istration Linnea Lassiter said.

By providing a forum for stu¬
dents to learn about and discuss
black issues, the Black Student
Union's members worked to form
a strong bond not only with each
other but with the GW community
as a whole.

Indian Students Association

Hoping to help GW's Indian
students feel at home, the Indian
Students Association provided
members with the opportunity
to take part in Indian traditions
on campus. Students who joined
ISA received discounts at Indian
restaurants in the area, attended
cultural events and formed friend¬
ships with other Indian students.

"ISA's mission is to ensure that
students' connection to their
mother country is not severed
due to distance," co-community

outreach director Parth Chauhan
said.

The Indian Students Associa¬
tion welcomed not only Indian
students to events, but other GW
students, as well. Holding several
events throughout the year, ISA
showcased Indian dance, cuisine
and cultural practices.

"We hope to educate the GW
community about the many beau¬
tiful things our native culture has
to offer," co-president Shaun Vaid
said.

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Cultural groups gave back to the
community

Philippine Cultural Society

Founded in 1986, the Philip¬
pine Cultural Society (PCS)
celebrated Filipino culture on
campus during the 2010-2011
academic year. The organiza¬
tion's executive board worked
to connect Filipino students
at GW and other universities
in the D.C. area. By creating a
network of current students
and alumni, PCS solidified its
place in a multitude of campus
cultural organizations.

"PCS is a family away from
home," president Jamie Garcia
said. "We support each other in

so many ways, whether it is in
attending each other's perfor¬
mances, housing and feeding
one another or keeping each
other up at all hours of the
night to study for exams."

In addition to forming bonds
among members, the organiza¬
tion brought together students
and D.C. residents in many
ways. Through cultural heritage
celebrations and community
service retreats, the Philippine
Cultural Society showed dedica¬
tion to its mission and to the
community.

Caribbean Student Association

Though they were a small
group, the Caribbean Student
Association (CSA) energized
Caribbean students, as well
as their peers, with parties,
discussion panels and dance
workshops. In addition to tra¬
ditional celebrations of Carib¬
bean Heritage, CSA took part in
community service and fund¬
raisers to help people strug¬
gling in Caribbean countries
such as Haiti.

During the fall semester, the
Caribbean Student Association

held a film screening on Reg¬
gae in Japan with the Japanese
American Student Alliance. Col¬
laborating with other student
organizations allowed CSA to
attract new members and con¬
nect with other cultural groups
on campus.

"We have so many different
events that we draw all kinds
of crowds," corresponding
secretary Daria-Ann Martineau
said. "We all have things in
common and CSA recognizes
this."

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KNOWLEDGE

Cultural groups educated students

South Asian Society

In order to teach their peers about South
Asian traditions, members of the South
Asian Society held events that celebrated
their culture. Students from Pakistan, India,
Sri Lanka and other Asian countries joined
the group to take part in their native cus¬
toms and meet others with similar interests.

Two popular dance competitions, Raas
Chaos and Bhangra Blowout, stood out as
prime examples of cultural experiences.

Students from GW and other universities
around the country competed for the title
of grand champion. These competitions
exhibited two traditional forms of dance:
Raas, a colorful and energetic Indian dance,
and Bhangra, a celebratory Punjabi dance.
By welcoming all students to watch the
competitions, the South Asian Society illus¬
trated the beauty and energy of South Asian
culture.

Afghan Student Association

With the influx of negative news from
Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011, members
of the Afghan Student Association wanted
to spread awareness about the Afghan
people and culture. Throughout the year,
the Afghan Student Association helped
the Middle Eastern nation by sponsoring
events.

"We are an organization that wants
to give back to the Afghan community,"
co-president Nawa Arsala said. "All our

money goes to charity for Afghanistan."

Film screenings, a clothing drive and a
school supplies drive were among the or¬
ganization's charity benefits. These activi¬
ties served not only a charitable purpose
but also an educational one. Aware of the
popularity of political science and inter¬
national affairs at GW, the Afghan Student
Association helped give students in these
fields an informed position in debates
and discussions on foreign policy.

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Cultural groups welcomed diversity

Remix

The Racially and
Ethnically Mixed Student
Association (Remix)
was one of many stu¬
dent organizations that
promoted the acceptance
of multi-racial students
on college campuses
nationally. During the

2010-2011 academic
year, Remix members
at GW invited students
to celebrate their peers'
ethnic and cultural back¬
grounds.

"Diversity becomes
more of an issue each
year, so having different

events and talking about
different cultures is a
great way to bring diver¬
sity to GW," co-president
Jillian Hubbard said.

Remix activities
included panel discus¬
sions, movies, dinners,
study sessions and speed

dating. To foster their
mission, Remix members
welcomed all students to
these events.

"We're open to any¬
body," co-president Sa¬
mantha Free said. "Come
as you are and you’ll fit

The Japanese American
Student Alliance cel¬
ebrated Japanese culture
and language and en¬
couraged students of all
cultural backgrounds to
join. Throughout the year,
members took part in cul¬
tural events and practiced
their Japanese at language

sessions.

"I found JASA to be
extremely diverse and
that really attracted me to
the organization," alliance
member Kazu Koyama said.

JASA allowed Japanese-
American students to
reconnect with their native
culture.

"I joined so I could get
back in touch with my Japa¬
nese side," program direc¬
tor Susumu Noda said.

During the 2010-2011
academic year, JASA held a
number of events on cam¬
pus, including movie view¬
ings, dinners and festivals.
Two of the organization's

biggest events were Japan
Fest, the annual Japanese
style festival, and the
Annual Formal, an event
held with other Japanese
clubs in D.C. These cultural
celebrations attracted both
Japanese and non-Japanese
students, a testament to
members' own diversity.

STUDENT LIFE

FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP

Jewish Student Association

GW Hillel, the university's Jewish
community center, welcomed over
2,500 undergraduates during the
2010-2011 academic year. The Jewish
Student Association, Hillel's student
leadership group, attracted students
seeking to form lasting friendships
with others who had similar interests.
Throughout the year, members got to¬
gether to celebrate religious holidays
and take part in various activities.

Every Friday night, members of
the Jewish Student Association could
attend Shabbat, religious services and
dinners held at Hillel. Many students
looked forward to Shabbat because it
allowed them to connect spiritually
and socially.

“It's nice to have something every
week I can rely on," president Mindy
Michaels said. "Friday night is Hillel
time."

Agape

With churches in Maryland,
North Carolina and Paris, Agape
Mission Church engaged students
in mission trips and group activi¬
ties within and outside of the Unit¬
ed States. Every Sunday, members
of the Agape Campus Christian
Fellowship at GW traveled to the
Agape Ministry Center in Maryland
for a worship celebration. Group
members also enjoyed activities
outside of the church.

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Religious organizations promoted spirituality

something fun together to hang out, like
kayaking, watching movies, hiking and
mini golfing," member Sara Casay said.

During regular small group meetings,
students in Agape grew closer together
socially and spiritually. At these meet¬
ings, staff members and students
gathered for Bible study and intimate
conversation.

Despite the physical distance
between the Agape churches, a strong
sense of community is evident," member
Kristen Luft said.

During the September celebration
of Ramadan, the Muslim Students' As¬
sociation gathered for iftars - dinners
during which members met to break
fast and enjoy each other's company.
From social gatherings to community
service projects, the MSA sponsored
fun and educational events that united
Muslim students in a spirit of faith and
community.

"As a Muslim in a largely secular
society, it is important for me to sur¬
round myself with other Muslims

due to the commonalities we share,"
education chair Zahir Baig said. "It is
easier to practice the faith when others
around you also practice."

By providing a way for Muslim
students to take part in the traditional
practices of Islam, the MSA encouraged
spiritual expression and fostered new
friendships.

"It's a great organization that brings
people together spiritually, education¬
ally and socially," sisters' social chair
Aliya Karim said.

STUDENT LIFE

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Newman Catholic Student Center

Catholic students
seeking a community
to pray and socialize
with often found their
niche in the Newman
Catholic Student Center.
Located in a townhouse
on campus, the Newman

Center was run by stu¬
dents with the help of a
chaplain, a minister and
missionaries. By holding
daily mass and offering
free dinners, Newman
Catholic Student Center
provided students with a

way to get in touch with
their spirituality.

"The Newman
Catholic Student Cen¬
ter offered students a
home on campus that
they could come to
throughout their time at

GW," president Andrew
Buonopane said. "Spiri¬
tually and socially, with
mass, prayer and plenty
of free food, the New¬
man Center is a way for
college students to grow
closer to God."

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Religious groups brought students together

The Sikh Students* As¬
sociation promoted aware¬
ness of Sikhism on campus
by creating a sense of
community among the Sikh
students at GW and by edu¬
cating the wider GW popu¬
lation about the religion.

"Our organization is

the only one that truly
represents and recognizes
the Sikh faith/' president
Harmeet Singh said. "We
hold events and perform
community service that is
aligned with Sikhism and
hope to educate GW stu¬
dents and faculty about the

religion."

Host to many annual
events, this student organi¬
zation invited all students
to Langar (free community
meal} and Vaisakhi Mela,
which was a celebration
of the Harvest Season in
Punjab, India. Other events

included peanut butter and
jelly drives, volunteering
at local Gurudwaras (Sikh
temples) and Sikhism 101,
when members met with
religion and international
affair professors to ensure
they had a strong under¬
standing of Sikhism.

STUDENT LIFE

BRAVO!

Theater groups drew crowds

Generic Theatre Company

As the oldest theater
company on campus,
Generic Theatre had high
standards. When fresh¬
men auditioned for the
Freshman Showcase in
September, graduating
members were excited to
discover that new ac¬

tors would continue the
group's traditions.

Because it was an en¬
tirely student-run theater
company, Generic Theatre
was able to experiment
with their productions.

"Generic Theatre
Company prides itself on

doing lesser known plays,
more artistic plays, more
experimental plays and
plays that have a message
or a deeper meaning,"
artistic director Patrick
Pasake said.

Popular shows during
the 2010-2011 academic

year included "The Lion
in Winter," "The Dining
Room" and "Dolly West's
Kitchen." These produc¬
tions helped integrate
new members into the
company, which contin¬
ued to grow in talent and
popularity.

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Fourteenth Grade Players

While going about their
daily routines, students
stopped in their tracks at the
sight of a giant peach walking
around campus. The fleshy
fruit was Steve Issac, direc¬
tor of the Fourteenth Grade
Players theater group and
who was promoting the fall
production of "James and

the Giant Peach." The group
adapted Roald Dahl's popular
children's novel to the stage
and performed at West Hall's
Blackbox Theater. Attracting
GW students and the sur¬
rounding community, the
show was extremely popular
and sold out nearly every
performance.

"The show was hilarious
and we attracted a new vari¬
ety of audience members that
we don't usually see- a lot
of really young kids," execu¬
tive producer Aly Seeberger
said. "They loved it. One girl
actually ran up to one of our
actresses and hugged her
after the show."

No prior acting experience
was needed to join Four¬
teenth Grade Players. Any
student interested in theater
could join. Actors, directors
and producers who loved
theater made up Fourteenth
Grade and exhibited a pas¬
sion for their craft that shone
through in their work.

STUDENT LIFE

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STORYTELLING

Theater groups entertained audiences

Recess FPP

Once a month, the cast of
Recess performed improvi-
sational and sketch comedy
for their fellow students.
Meeting four days a week,
cast members devoted a lot
of time and energy to their
shows. Through Recess,
members were able to build
relationships and refine
their comedic timing.

Because they spent so
much time together, the cast
formed strong bonds.

“Recess is a family," cast
member Sam Fox-Hartin
said. "Not in that fake, 'you
can be my parents/siblings

on Facebook and we'll talk
about it tehehe!' sort of way,
but in a very literal sense."

To entertain their audi¬
ences, Recess members
worked hard to produce
the best shows possible.
Although it was challeng¬
ing and often exhausting,
members enjoyed the
experience.

"There's nothing more
rewarding than working
with a group of people that
all really loves and cares
about what they're doing,"
cast member Kabeer Par-
wani said.

One of the university's
oldest student theater
companies, Forbidden
Planet Productions,
continued its tradition of
putting on high quality
shows during both the
fall and spring semesters.
Not only did the group
invite the entire GW com¬
munity to attend their
shows, but FPP also gave
all students the opportu¬
nity to join the cast.

"FPP is an incredible
group because we accept
everyone," cast member
Jessica Parker said. "To

us, there is nothing more
important than having
a great time putting on
shows."

In addition to the
annual "Rocky Hor¬
ror Picture Show" and
musical cabaret show¬
case, Forbidden Planet
Productions produced "A
Chorus Line" in the fall.
Performed at the new
Blackbox Theatre in West
Hall, the popular musical
about Broadway dancers
displayed members' pas¬
sion for and dedication to
their work.

STUDENT LIFE

STARTING ON A

HIGH NOTE

A cappella groups sang for

GW Vibes

The GW Vibes was
an a cappella group that
worked to increase interest
in a cappella on campus.
The Vibes collaborated
with several other student
organizations to perform
at the year's most popular
events. Members' varying
musical tastes allowed the
group to create a wide-

GW Sirens

The GW Sirens was an
a cappella group made
up of female musicians
dedicated to performing.
The organization united
women with different
musical tastes to practice
and perform a wide vari¬
ety of songs. In addition
to practicing at weekly
rehearsals, members ar¬
ranged their own musical

ranging playlist of songs.

“We have a unique
sound and repertoire that
combines classic songs,
modern pop, rock, hip hop
and most other types of
popular music," co-leader
Matt Wilson said. “We are
fun and laid back, but take
our music seriously."

During the 2010-2011

selections, the genres of
which ranged from rock
to pop.

“1 believe that what
separates the Sirens from
other groups on campus
is our variety in music
selection, our acute stage
presence and our pas¬
sion for a cappella that is
demonstrated through our
performance," business

GW Troubadours

The GW Troubadours
was the university's oldest
student-run a cappella
group. The Troubadours
both arranged and per¬
formed songs for the GW
community. Though they
had different interests,
members came together to
celebrate their passion for
music.

"We all come from su¬
per different backgrounds

and we all have one thing
in common- an appre¬
ciation of music," music
director Jeenie Yoon said.
“We have people involved
in different activities, - like
theater and Greek life- we
have all sorts of majors, but
at least twice a week, we
all come together to create
music."

One of the highlights
of the year for the Troubs

their peers

academic year, the Vibes
performed at organization
fundraisers, a cappella
showcases and church con¬
certs. In the past, the group
had opened for Ben Folds,
Jason Mraz, Sean Kingston
and Spoon. These perfor¬
mances helped the Vibes
gain popularity among
fellow students.

manager Ariel Zeigler said.

In 2010 and 2011,
the Sirens performed at
several events, including
Walk for the Homeless
and Rockin' the Forest,
a competition at Wake
Forest University. In these
performances, the GW
Sirens showcased their
talent and passion for a
cappella.

was the Battle of the A Cap¬
pella groups, a competition
that featured the Trouba¬
dours and other musical
ensembles on campus. At
the year-end competition,
attendees heard members
perform songs by artists
ranging from Lady Gaga
to Sting. This event and
others allowed the Trou¬
badours to share their pas¬
sion with the community.

STUDENT LIFE

GW Ballroom

STEP UP

Dance groups
showed their
skills

Capital Funk

Capital Funk gained notoriety among
GW students during the 2010-2011
academic year by performing at Midnight
Breakfast and other popular campus
events. The dance group also served the
community by performing at fundraisers
in and around the D.C. area.

Because they met often for practices and
performances, dancers formed strong bonds
with each other. Capital Funk thus became
a close-knit family that worked together
to hone their skills and showcase them at
performances.

GW Ballroom, an inclusive educational
organization, welcomed students with
diverse skills and interests. By promoting
a supportive environment, Ballroom al¬
lowed members to increase their physical
fitness while having a good time.

"Ballroom is a teaching organization,"
team member Lauren Allegrezza said.
"There are no auditions and we welcome
students with a wide range of experience,
from people who have been dancing for
years to those who have seen an episode
of'Dancing with the Stars' once."

Throughout the year, GW Ballroom
competed with dancers from universities
around the country. Competitions gave
team members the opportunity to observe
and take part in professional ballroom
dancing. Students who were not inter¬
ested in competing could attend free salsa
and swing events, volunteer at GW and
D.C. locations and practice at weekly les¬
sons. Ballroom helped members relieve
stress and provided a break from aca¬
demia with an energizing form of physical
exercise.

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TRIVIAL

PURSUITS

Students
gathered to enjoy
their hobbies

GW Scrabble

GW Scrabble brought to¬
gether word game enthusiasts
to celebrate the popular board
game Scrabble. To increase
membership, GW Scrabble
worked to become a recogniz¬
able presence at campus events.

“Mostly, we rely on word of
mouth and student organiza¬
tion fairs,” co-president Megan
Arellano said. “It works out

that there are enough people
interested in Scrabble to join
our club.”

In addition to hosting weekly
games throughout the year, GW
Scrabble held its second an¬
nual tournament in 2011. The
organization also participated
in community events and spon¬
sored the D.C. Reads Spelling
Bee.

GW Anime Society

Every Thursday, members of
the GW Anime Society met to
watch and discuss anime films.
The organization aimed to
introduce students to Japanese
film culture while also giving
members a forum to discuss
their favorite series.

"It's a great place to hang
out and meet other people with
the same interests," webmaster

Melissa Delgado said.

In addition to weekly meet¬
ings, game nights were held
periodically. Members could
also attend an annual anime
convention off campus. Though
they were a small group, GW
Anime provided students with
numerous opportunities to
learn about and enjoy Japanese
animation.

STUDENT LIFE

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I-

Lesbian

Gay

Bisexual
Transexual
Questioning
Intersex
Asexual or Ally

Supporting the LGBTQIA community

During the four years that
president Michael Komo was on
Allied in Pride's executive board,
the organization developed an
LGBT Resource Center, a non¬
discrimination policy for LGBT
students and an LGBT and Sexu¬
ality Studies minor. During the
2010-2011 academic year, Allied
in Pride once again fought for
LGBTQIA students and worked to
establish gender-neutral housing
on campus.

Allied in Pride's biggest events
of the year took place during

National Coming Out Week and
Marriage Equality Week. Speak¬
ers, discussions, outings and
other events brought attention to
LGBTQIA issues and connected
members and non-members.

“These weeks are my favor¬
ites because they contain di¬
verse programming, reach out
to a wide spectrum of students
and pertain to two of the most
important issues facing the LGBT
community- coming out and
fighting for equal rights,” Komo
said.

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TYING THE KNOT
During Marriage
Equality Week,
Allied in Pride
hosted events that
promoted equal
rights for members
of the LGBTQIA
community. In
Kogan Plaza, mock
marriages were held
This couple shared
their vows in one
such cermony.

STUDENT LIFE

-C

THE REAL

Students promoted international
awareness

Amnesty International

GW Amnesty International
educated the student body on
human rights issues and pro¬
moted campaigns about various
social issues throughout the
year. In the fall, Amnesty orga¬
nized Tent City, an event during
which students spent the night
in Kogan Plaza to learn about
homelessness. The discussion
generated awareness among
students about a human rights
issue that affected men and
women throughout D.C.

In the spring, members
started a campaign lobbying

for services for sexual assault
victims at GW medical centers.
On International Women's Day,
Amnesty demonstrated on Ko¬
gan Plaza and asked students to
sign a petition for these assault
services.

"GW Amnesty has raised
awareness of various human
rights issues on campus and
made an important contribu¬
tion by raising awareness of the
issue of violence against women
in our own backyards," execu¬
tive coordinator Ella Gladman
said.

International Affairs Society

The International Affairs
Society promoted awareness
and discussion of international
news and diplomacy on and off
campus. The organization was
umbrella to a number of smaller
groups, including an award-win¬
ning Model-UN team and an edu¬
cational program that brought
information about international
affairs to D.C. public schools. In
addition to service opportunities,
IAS gave students the chance to
network with professionals and
academics in the policy field.

"This year, IAS has faced
numerous challenges, but has

remained dedicated in promoting
its vision and passion for interna¬
tional affairs outside the class¬
room," vice chairman Behnam
Taleblu said.

During the 2010-2011 aca¬
demic year, speakers included
Senator Dick Lugar of Indiana
and Dr. George Perkovich of the
Carnegie Endowment for Inter¬
national Peace. The group was
invited to a briefing by Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton at the
State Department. These events
generated and sustained an inter¬
est in international affairs among
GW students.

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GREEN

Sustainability movement
made Colonials greener

Although “going green" sounded like a cliche
in the age of environmental friendliness, the
members of Green GW brought the term to life
with their diligent efforts to make the universi¬
ty sustainable during the 2010-2011 academic
year. From bringing compostable plates and
containers to J Street to sponsoring community
service projects throughout the city, the mem¬
bers of Green GW helped engender important
changes on campus and in the D.C. area.

In order to bring about these changes, the
members of Green GW worked with different
groups on and off campus. Casey Trees played
an important role in making the university
grounds appear physically greener. Students
also took part in service activities through
Green GW. To get the support of these groups,
however, members first had to spread the word
about their efforts.

"We're working with Planet Forward, an
environmental blog run by SMPA, getting
out ideas about how an individual can better
utilize their time in a green fashion," Green GW
President Justin Fink said.

By reaching out to students online, mem¬
bers generated further interest in the impor¬
tant environmental movement. Green GW's
efforts were evident in the many reusable gro¬
cery bags and full recycling bins seen around
campus.

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CHARITABLE

UNDERTAKINGS

Students participated in service projects

Buzzing 4 Change

Every spring, GW students gathered
in Kogan Plaza for Buzzing 4 Change, an
event that encouraged participants to cut
or buzz their hair for a good cause. All
proceeds went to charities that benefi¬
ted children with cancer. The event was
enjoyable not only for those students get¬
ting buzzed, but for the event's organizers
as well.

"I enjoy seeing everyone's faces when
they get their heads buzzed or get their
hair cut and when they either rub their
heads or put their hands through their
newly short haircut," president Sarah Ferst

Circle K

GW Circle K was one of several com¬
munity service clubs that made up Circle
K International, a service project initiated
by the Kiwanis Club. The original project
worked to provide financial aid to college
students. Circle K evolved into a larger
service group that engaged college stu¬
dents throughout the country in various
projects.

"We like to emphasize that Circle K was
designed for the college student," presi¬
dent Johee Chung said. "We understand
that students lead busy lifestyles, so we

said. "It's such a great feeling to know that
everyone who is participating in the event
is most likely doing it for some personal
connection to cancer."

In the days leading up to the event, the
executive board got the word out by post¬
ing details on Facebook and various list-
servs. Members wore old Buzzing t-shirts
and put up flyers around campus. The
publicity ensured that as many students as
possible knew about and attended one of
the year's most anticipated charity events
and drew over 115 students to Kogan Plaza
to get their hair cut and heads buzzed.

offer a variety of projects where students
can serve when they want to."

Throughout the year, Circle K members
participated in service projects, socials
and professional development events. In
the spring, the organization hosted Lost in
D.C., a scavenger hunt to help students get
to know each other. During a service trip
to Costa Rica, members repaired a school
their Kiwanis adviser had attended. In ad¬
dition to hosting events, the organization
offered students scholarships and text¬
book discounts.

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CAMP KESEM

Students had fun in the sun

Before school began in
August, GW students enjoyed
a few days of carefree outdoor
fun with children from the
D.C. area at Camp Kesem. Run
by GW student counselors,
Camp Kesem gave children
whose parents were battling
cancer the chance to have fun
and make new friends.

"Our mission has three

main parts- to provide a week
of free, fun, safe and support¬
ive camp to children whose
parents are affected by can¬
cer; to give college students
the opportunity to develop
leadership skills; and to give
the parents a break and let
them focus on themselves and
their own health," co-chair
Calder Stembel said.

To carry out this mission,
Camp Kesem members spent
several weeks planning activi¬
ties for the attendees. Activi¬
ties such as messy games,
during which the kids covered
the counselors in whipped
cream and pudding, made the
experience memorable for the
children and the counselors
alike.

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SHOUT IT

Student activist groups made their
voices heard

STAND

STAND, a student anti-geno¬
cide coalition, spread awareness
about genocide in areas like
Sudan and Iraq. Members devel¬
oped the advocacy skills neces¬
sary for promoting the preven¬
tion and eradication of genocidal
violence. By spreading its mes¬
sage, the organization hoped
to encourage the international
community to protect civilians in
conflict areas.

"STAND promotes its mission
on campus by engaging the stu¬
dent body in a number of activi¬

ties," president Xochitl Sanchez
said. "We host weekly meetings,
panel discussions, fundraising
events, rallies, field trips and
conferences in hopes of reaching
out to GW students and the com¬
munity to make them part of this
anti-genocide constituency."

During the year, STAND hosted
several events to distribute its
message to students. These
events included STAND Fast,
Dodgeball for Darfur and The
Sudanese State: A Panel on the
Referendum by Sudanese Voices.

Voices For Choices

Voices for Choices spread
awareness about abortion rights
and safe sex practices so students
could make informed decisions.
To fulfill this mission, members
collaborated with organizations
from around the D.C. area, includ¬
ing the National Organization for
Women and the D.C. Department
of Health.

"D.C. is a very sexually con¬
scious city," co-president Kim

Wollner said. "We are able to
capitalize on that fact by drawing
speakers and other educational
information from area organiza¬
tions."

In addition to educating the
student body, Voices for Choices
held fun events throughout the
school year. Cookies and Con¬
doms, during which members
handed out treats and condoms in
Kogan Plaza, was one such event.

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H EALTH |
MATTERS

Students promoted health in the community

EMeRG

EMeRG was a student-based
volunteer organization licensed
to provide basic life support. The
group served the Foggy Bottom
campus community 24/7. Its
members were certified emergency
medical technicians at the basic
level or higher in the District of
Columbia.

Composed of undergraduate
and graduate students from a wide

range of backgrounds and areas of
study, EMeRG consisted of many
members who were not pre-med,
yet strived to serve the community
because of their passion for public
service and emergency medicine.

“EMeRG steps in to help other
students when they really need
it, usually when they are at one of
their lowest points,” assistant coor¬
dinator for public relations and de¬

velopment Nicole Marquand said.
“I have found emergency medical
care to be incredibly rewarding.”

In addition to providing emer¬
gency medical care, the organiza¬
tion offered educational oppor¬
tunities for its members through
monthly continuing medical
education classes and involved the
community in various outreach
programs.

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Health Leads, a clinic-based advo¬
cacy group, addressed and resolved
problems of low-income families. The
Health Leads clinic was run by Chil¬
dren's National Medical Center and
was serviced by student volunteers,
who met with families to assess their

needs and direct them to proper ser¬
vices.

"Connecting families to resources
like housing, childcare, or utility assis¬
tance empowers families and address¬
es their social determinants of health,"
campus coordinator Callie Freitag said.

Through their service, student
volunteers promoted the message that
poverty did not have to lead to poor
health. By bringing together students,
experts and families, Health Leads had
a meaningful impact on the commu¬
nity.

LITIGIOUS

LEGALESE

Students studied the law

Pre-Law SA

The Pre-Law Student Association helped students
interested in the legal profession prepare for law
school. Members of the organization refined their
legal writing skills, worked on law school applications
and networked with legal professionals. Throughout
the year, law firm partners and justices met with
students to help them cultivate their interests in the
legal field.

In addition to creating a network of pre-law stu¬
dents, the organization published the Undergraduate
Law Review. The scholarly journal included articles
about law, policy, philosophy, ethics and politics. The
legal writing skills that members acquired from in¬
volvement with the publication gave them access to a
number of academic and professional opportunities.

Mock Trial

Mock Trial taught students about legal practices
and procedures by simulating criminal and civil
trials in competitions against other teams. Students
acted as attorneys and witnesses as they debated
with members of opposing teams. The organization
gave members the opportunity to refine their critical
thinking and public speaking skills.

GW's Mock Trial team attended several tourna¬
ments throughout the 2010-2011 school year. In
December, the team took first place at the Yale Invi¬
tational. In the spring, the team competed in regional
tournaments in North Carolina and Maryland. The
team was extremely successful at each tournament.

MOCK TRIAL

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READY

SERVE

NROTC scholars
trained for
the future

Students who opted into the Na¬
val Officer Training Corps (NROTC)
Program gained the expertise
needed to become part of the Navy
and Marine Corps. To fulfill the
program's requirements, students
took naval science courses, par¬
ticipated in physical training and
attended summer training cruises.
Though the program was chal¬
lenging, it gave students valuable
skills that would help them in their
future careers.

Physical training and other
small group activities allowed stu¬
dents to get to know other mem¬
bers of their units. These activi¬
ties were popular among NROTC
scholars.

"No matter how much you love
the military or want to get into it,
you always enjoy a little time that
is somewhat relaxed," Midshipman
Fourth Class Nick Vicchio said.

In addition to their regular
coursework, NROTC scholars
took courses in the Naval Science
department. These courses taught
students about the technical and
professional workings of the Navy
and Marine Corps. During the sum¬
mer, the summer cruise program
welcomed NROTC scholars from
around the country to develop
technical skills on ships. This pro¬
gram gave students the opportu¬
nity to travel around the world and
experience life as a sailor.

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GW TRAILS

Students got in touch with their wild side

GW TRAiLS planned outdoor
programs and service projects
for the student body and student
organizations. Student volunteers
with a passion for the outdoors led
the outings, which were held year-
round. Students often applied to be
guides after participating in one of
the trips.

"I became part of GW TRAiLS
after going on PE Whitewater the
week before going to college," guide
Rebecca Slotkin said. "The guides
leading the trip awarded me with the
Wildest of the Wild award in honor
of my transformation from nervous,
judgmental, germaphobic froshy into
a crazy, loud and dirty outdoor en¬

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GW TRAiLS offered outings that satis¬
fied a wide range of interests. Ac¬
tivities were held near campus, like
paddling on the Potomac, and far, like
the Ohiopyle rafting trip. These trips
allowed students to bond with their
peers and develop team skills.

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MICHAEL

KOMO

An advocate for unity and acceptance

Michael Komo came out as a gay
youth when he was 16 and went on to
fight for the equality of many marginal¬
ized groups throughout his GW career.
These fights for fair treatment made
Komo an involved and passionate un¬
dergraduate.

"I never do something because
it’s popular," Komo said. “I do things
because I think they are the right thing
to do and I genuinely care about every
initiative that I have taken on during my
time at GW.”

In keeping with this philosophy,

Komo took on many initiatives and lead¬
ership roles. Komo was on the board for
Allied in Pride for eight semesters, and
served as president for six of those. He
was president and a founder of the Po¬
litical Satire Living and Learning Cohort
(LLC). Komo also worked for the Victory
Fund, interned on Capitol Hill and was
the Undergraduate at Large Senator
for the Student Association during his
junior year. During this term, he was the
only openly gay senator.

Of his many endeavors, Komo was
proudest of the legacy of his accom¬
plishments on behalf of the LGBT
community. He worked to found their
resource center, rewrote GW’s rules
for transgender students and pursued
the new gender-neutral housing option

in 2010. Komo’s fight for LGBT equal¬
ity started when he was a high school
student in Pennsylvania.

"The time I came out, my sophomore
year, there were no LGBT students in
my entire class," Komo said. "It was very
scary. It was the most difficult thing I
have ever done or probably ever will do
in my entire life. And it just got to the
point when I couldn't continue lying
about myself. I couldn’t keep waking up
every day and pretending to be someone
I am not.”

After coming out, Komo started a
Gay Straight Alliance at his high school.
He saw many other students gain the
courage to come out after he did and
noted that anti-gay harassment largely
stopped after he decided to stand up
and educate people about LGBT issues.

Most of all, Komo was happy about
how much the GW community came
together for LGBT rights and equality.
The campus became even more tolerant
in Komo’s four years at the school.

"What I really want to leave behind at
GW is that you never have to be tolerant
of intolerance," Komo said. "This com¬
munity is starting to feel like we are all
one, whether you are a woman, or black,
or gay, that if one of us doesn’t have
equal rights, all of us don’t have equal
rights.”

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MAH

CARLSON

Paved the way for future Colonials

Matt Carlson spent his senior year
with STARs always on his mind. These
STARs were not glamorous celebrities or
celestial bodies, but members of GW's
Student Admissions Representative
Program. Carlson served as the coordi¬
nator of the program for the 2010-2011
school year.

"The STAR program is constantly on
my mind and I find myself always check¬
ing my e-mail to make sure I can get
back to my fellow STARs," Carlson said.

"I am always thinking about the visit
program to make sure it goes well on a
day-to-day basis."

As STAR coordinator, Carlson was
responsible for these daily operations,
as well as for interviewing, selecting
and training new tour guides. The 2010
school year brought record numbers to
the program, which attracted more than
300 applications and ultimately wel¬
comed 100 new tour guides. These faces
were often a prospective student's first
line of contact with the university.

"Parents and students may not always
remember exactly every specific thing
they heard when they visit a college
or university, but at GW with the STAR
program, they have a connection with a
current student and establish a relation¬
ship," Carlson said of the significance of
this line of contact. "It is that personal
connection, along with the pride and
enthusiasm STARs bring, that make this
program so important for GW."

Carlson made many connections of
his own in the three years he was a tour
guide before becoming coordinator. He
recalled the experience of recognizing
prospective students he had toured once
they arrived on campus as bona fide GW
students.

"To be able to have such a positive
impact on something as important as
choosing a college is so incredible and
it's been a great honor knowing that I've
helped students and families consider
GW," Carlson said.

This ability to make a difference
through the visit program motivated
Carlson to apply to the coordinator
position in the spring of his junior year.

A History major, Carlson was involved
in many other student organizations
during his time at GW, including Dean's
Council of Multicultural Recruitment,
Student Association, Program Board and
Senior Class Gift Committee. He was also
part of the Emerging Leaders Program
and the 2009 Colonial Cabinet. All of this
participation on campus made Carlson
a great promoter of GW to prospective
students.

"I think the most important thing for
potential students to know about GW
is that we are unique," he said. "This
creates a university that is healthy and
competitive and succeeds in creating
students who are going to be productive
and successful in their post collegiate
lives."

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ERIC

TH IB AULT

Reminded seniors of their pride for GW

Throughout his senior year, Eric
Thibault worked to connect and unite
his classmates, while also encouraging
them to support GW. After spending
much of his four years at the university
networking with alumni, Thibault con¬
centrated his efforts on raising money
for the Senior Class Gift in 2011.

“As a student that was only able to
attend GW because of the financial aid
I received, I felt that this position was a
great way to continue giving back to a
university that has afforded me count¬
less opportunities," Thibault said.

As the coordinator for the Senior
Class Gift, Thibault started urging se¬
niors to give back to GW. He faced some
opposition- some students did not see
the necessity of giving and others had
tight budgets. But Thibault devised an
innovative strategy of happy hours,
networking opportunities and simply
talking to his fellow seniors to convince
them to give.

"I always say that giving to the senior
class gift campaign is not a way to say
you've had a perfect experience with
the university, but rather it's about giv¬
ing to what has meant the most to you
during your four years here," Thibault
said. “If people are reluctant to give,
it's really just about having that con¬
versation with them to figure out what
has kept them here for four years and

encouraging them to give to that."

Thibault planned to pursue a mas¬
ter's degree at GW in the Trachtenberg
School of Public Policy and Public
Administration after graduation, but
first wanted to make sure the Senior
Class Gift taught students the impor¬
tance of giving back to their school to
help future and current students alike.
The Senior Class Gift focused in 2011
on providing funds for the Ron How¬
ard Student Assistance Fund to help
students get emergency loans so the un¬
expected life events wouldn't threaten
their education. Thibault had lofty goals
for his class's philanthropy.

“I would really like to be part of
the first Senior Class Gift Campaign
that reaches 50 percent participation,"
Thibault said. “While we may all be
giving a small amount individually, we
have the ability to make a big impact on
students here on scholarships, school
programs and student organizations.

As alumni we have the potential to
make a great impact, as well, and that's
why it's important to learn why we
should give back as seniors."

The Massachusetts native loved his
school and the opportunities it afforded
him in Washington, D.C. Thibault had
big goals for his senior class and knew
how much it could accomplish by unify¬
ing to fund the Senior Class Gift.

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ROB

MAXIM

Resolved and involved

Rob Maxim was seen all over campus
because of his involvement in so many
different organizations. In addition to
being Executive Vice President (EVP)
of the Student Association, Maxim was
a brother of Pi Kappa Alpha, served on
Colonial Cabinet and was a member of
House Staff.

"Being EVP was an excellent lesson
in business management," Maxim said.
“It taught me how to effectively man¬
age a diverse group of personalities to
achieve common objectives."

As EVP of Student Association, Maxim
directly oversaw the Senate and worked
hand-in-hand with President Jason Lif-
ton to manage the organization. Maxim
attributed his commitment to Greek life
as the driving force for his actions and
heavy involvement on campus.

"Greek life is unique in that it’s truly
a focus on community," Maxim said. "My
Pike brothers are the most important
support group I’ve had at GW, and I
firmly believe that any accomplish¬
ments I’ve had in my time here can be
traced back to my decision to join a
fraternity."

As a member of Colonial Cabinet,
Maxim also helped to introduce the

class of 2013 to GW.

"Being on Colonial Cabinet gave me
a lot of important insight into how GW
works, as well as introduced me to some
of the great administrators running the
school," Maxim said.

Additionally, Maxim was a member
of the College Democrats throughout
his four years at GW and was an active
member of the International Affairs
Society’s Model UN team.

"How can you go to GW and not get
excited about the political atmosphere
of D.C.?” Maxim said.

During his senior year, Maxim was
selected as a GW Presidential Admin¬
istrative Fellow. After graduation he
would complete his graduate degree at
GW while doing rotations working in
different GW departments. He planned
to pursue a master’s degree in Interna¬
tional Trade and Investment within the
Elliot School.

“By getting involved on campus, you
have the opportunity to meet so many
incredible people - I’ve met many of
my closest friends through different
student organizations," Maxim said. “In
addition, on-campus groups and events
are just a lot of fun."

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CHRIS

FRANZETTI

A model of service

Service came first for Chris Franzetti
during his years at GW. From his involve¬
ment in student government to his time
as an EMeRG member to his leadership
on alternative break trips, Franzetti
played an integral role in improving the
quality of student life. He was proof that
students could fulfill their own interests
while simultaneously helping others
achieve their goals.

When he entered college in fall 2007,
Franzetti was pursuing a pre-medical
track and hoped to attend medical
school. Once sophomore year arrived,
however, the budding biology major
began eyeing a different career path.

"My work experiences and extra¬
curricular activities were shifting me
toward a new path," Franzetti said. “It
was not until my internship in Mayor
Bloomberg's Office of Federal Affairs that
I began to take a profound interest in
political science and the workings of the
government here in our nation's capi¬
tal. I had taken a couple of intro-level
political science classes, but it was this
internship that made it clear political
science was much more suited toward
my interests."

While building his academic portfolio,
Franzetti also participated in community
service both on and off campus. After
traveling to New Orleans during his

sophomore year, he immersed himself
in activities with the Office of Commu¬
nity Service. He became an MLK Day of
Service Leader, Freshman Day of Service
Leader and Community Building Com¬
munity Guide. Of all his experiences,
Franzetti found his service trips to New
Orleans the most rewarding.

"I am most proud to have had the
privilege of being able to lead two alter¬
native winter break trips down to New
Orleans," Franzetti said. "They were most
important to me because they allowed
me to show students that service can be
enjoyable. It is always an encouraging
moment to see students, some of whom
had never had service experiences until
these trips, take an interest in commu¬
nity service."

Chris Franzetti impacted his peers
and the many strangers he helped off-
campus. He hoped that other students
would follow his example and take
advantage of the many opportunities
that GW and the surrounding community
offered.

"If you come to college knowing ex¬
actly what you want to be and where you
want to be in ten years, good for you!"
Franzetti said. "But I believe - and have
experienced firsthand - college is really a
time to experiment with new things and
not be afraid to leave your comfort zone."

STEVEN

LIVINGSTON

A love of adventure and learning

Professor Steven Livingston had a
simple goal in life: to learn as much as
he could and to challenge his world¬
view. He accomplished this goal in two
ways- by traveling the world and getting
himself into dangerous situations and by
expanding both his own mind and that of
students in the classroom.

"I’ve always had an insatiable thirst
for information, understanding and
wisdom," Livingston said. "It is fantastic
to be a professor because I have a new
group of interesting young people filled
with ideas and energy and ambition and
thoughts and insights that are unique to
them each semester."

In 2011, Livingston had been teaching
at GW for as long as many of his students
had been alive. The laidback professor
had many new classes to teach and he al¬
ways looked forward to the next one. He
had been a faculty member at the School
of Media and Public Affairs for many
years and had twice served as director of
the Political Communications Program.
Livingston also acted as director of SMPA
for two years, in 2004.

"The school has grown," Livingston
said of SMPA. "When I first started it
was on one floor of the Phillips building
and now we have this whole wonderful
building. The faculty has grown im¬
mensely. Now we have this large, very
talented faculty." He said that his stu¬
dents also became smarter each year as
a consequence of the program’s growth.

Livingston openly admired his
students and was as proud of their ac¬
complishments as his own. He worked
with them on numerous occasions, both
on published essays, studies and public
projects. He also shared stories of his
former students with his current pupils
as a source of inspiration.

Even with his busy schedule on
campus, Livingston didn’t miss out on
travel. In his usual uniform of hiking
boots, light shirts and khaki pants, the
professor looked like he could fly across
the earth right after class, a feat he often
accomplished. His office was lined with
pictures of him on military tanks in the
Middle East and with traditional tribes in
Africa. He proudly filled up two pass¬
ports. Often compared to Indiana Jones
by his students, the professor clearly
could be called an adventurer as easily
as a teacher.

"A lot of people think sabbaticals are
for professors to go off to the Bahamas
to work on their tan," Livingston said.

"I went to cold, cold Germany. I was in
Africa, India, Germany and Afghanistan,
working on my understanding."

The professor wanted to understand
the world and how people viewed their
own lives. His travels gave him fresh per¬
spectives and he was both able to share
those views with students and gain from
their opinions. Steven Livingston was
clearly more than a bookworm professor,
but he was always learning in 2011.

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MEGAN

HOGAN

A race to the top

Megan Hogan began running competi¬
tively just four years before she started
running professionally for Team USA
Minnesota. She began her college career
playing basketball for Mount Ida College,
but transferred to GW after two years.
Here, she decided to chase her interest in
running - literally.

“I knew I really liked running and
wanted to continue it, so I e-mailed
Coach Beil to see if he would be inter¬
ested in me based on my one season of
cross country at Mount Ida," Hogan said.
"After that, it sounds cheesy, but I guess I
just fell in love with running."

During her sophomore year, Hogan
was the first ever GW cross country run¬
ner to qualify for NCAA Nationals. She
went on to become the A-10 individual
champion, A-10's cross country Per¬
former of the Year and Student-Athlete
of the year in 2010. Hogan concluded her
career at GW with an eighth place finish
at the 2010 NCAA Championships.

"It felt really good even though I really
wanted to be at least top three," Hogan
said. Tm hardly ever completely satis¬

fied with a performance, but I was very
happy."

Her career bests were 32:34.95 in the
10,000 meters and 16:09.54 in the 5,000
meters.

"My coaches have helped me become
a better runner by literally teaching me
everything there is to know about the
sport," Hogan said.

In addition to her hard work dur¬
ing practices to prepare for races, the
two-time All American runner boosted
her strength with a peanut butter and
banana sandwich before every race. In
the end, though, Hogan attributed her
cross country success to her first season
as a GW athlete.

“It was a great introduction to the
sport and I had really great teammates
who are some of my best friends to this
day," Hogan said. "It's also when I really
realized my potential and really fell in
love with the sport."

Hogan hoped to compete in the 10K
at the US championships in the summer
of 2011 and to continue on to make the
World team.

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A first in Division I sports

Junior Kye Allums, who played for the
Colonials' women's basketball team, was
the first openly transgender athlete in
Division I sports. After announcing his
decision to identify as transgender and
be referred to as male to his coaches and
teammates, Allums told the media. The
choice to go public with his transition
was easy.

“Why not say something?" Allums
said. “It was getting difficult to have the
people I see on a daily basis refer to me
as someone I'm not."

Allums made the announcement to
the public on Nov. 1 in an interview with
OutSports.com. His story drew attention
from the national media and the trans¬
gender community.

“As a competitive athlete it's cool to
be the first in things," Allums said. “I
wouldn't have been able to be first with¬
out having the strong support system
that I have."

Allums continued to play for the
women's team and decided to delay hor¬
mone therapy until April 2012. Allums
described the attention as overwhelm¬

ing at first.

“It's kind of sad because I'm sure
there have been other athletes who feel
or felt the way I do," Allums said. “Not
having a support system for who you
are as a person shouldn't be anyone's
reality, but sadly it is. I may be the first
D-l athlete, but I sure hope I am not the
last."

Allums believed that his decision to
be open helped him appreciate the sup¬
portive people he had in his life.

“This decision has definitely showed
me who truly cares about me and
who truly cares about a person others
wanted me to be," Allums said.

He also noted that his role models
included people that carried themselves
in a strong manner, such as his mother
and President Obama.

Allums played guard for the Colonials,
but was forced to sit out during mul¬
tiple games of the 2010- 2011 season
because of a series of concussions. He
sustained his first concussion against
Coppin State on Nov. 18 and another one
against Miami on Dec. 28.

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INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT

STEVEN KNAPP

The theme of this year’s book is
“Be Bold." How do you think GW
students exemplify this?

I am impressed by the way in
which our students get engaged
in the world around them. I often
hear about things that students do,
like with Alternative Breaks and
service- that's part of the culture
here. That is one of the ways our
students are bold- and also the
ways that they get engaged in so
much of what is happening on- and
off-campus.

You came to GW when this year’s
graduating class were freshmen.
How do you feel seeing your inau¬
gural class of students who spent
all four years with you graduate?

I am a senior, too! I’m sure during
Commencement I’ll be reminisc¬
ing with them about my four years
here.

How do you feel after four years
as President of GW?

We have made a lot of progress in
many different directions the past
four years. We have brought in
significant leaders for the schools

and we have hired our first Nobel
Laureate. 1 have seen the opening of
two gold LEED certified residence
halls—South Hall and West Hall.

And plans are underway to really
strengthen our academic programs
with new resources, the Innovation
Task Force and adding to advising.

It is a whole huge effort.

There is a lot that has happened
here. To have the President of the
United States on campus not once,
not twice, not thrice, but four
times— 1 think it shows the ways
in which we are in such a strategic
position here to show our students
what is going on in the world.

We always hear about the GW
experience. What does that saying
mean to you?

Part of it has to do with what it
means to be in the nation’s capital
and to be able to engage with so
many institutions—government
agencies, but also the nonprofit or¬
ganizations and the embassies that
surround us. I think it is the experi¬
ence of a vibrant urban environ¬
ment, but also a global city, and we
are becoming a much more diverse

university. We have students from
130 countries and all 50 states. We
are a national and international
university.

The GW experience is also about
how students get involved on-
campus. That is a really big part
of that. What I tell students every
freshman year at Colonial Inaugura¬
tion is to make sure you get to know
individual faculty because they will
open doors for you and introduce
you to new fields, and also get to
know your fellow students. That is
probably the single most important
part of the GW experience. The rea¬
son you want such a diverse student
body is so that students can be ex¬
posed to multiple perspectives and
form friendships with people from
all over the country and the world.

That was George Washington’s
idea for The George Washington
University. His idea for creating a
university in the nation's capital
was that students would come from
all regions of the new country and
transcend their regional identity.
They would get to know each other
and form lasting friendships. Work
together, live together and study

together. Students would then think
of themselves as part of a nation,
because it was a brand new nation.
We still do that, but we do it with
the world, and not just the nation.
To me, that is all a part of the GW
experience.

Graduates of 2011 saw a lot hap¬
pen in D.C. and a lot of changes
around them. How do you think
they will change the world?

The world has gotten to be very
complicated. It is a very challeng¬
ing world. We have environmental
challenges, political challenges and
economic challenges. And this gen¬
eration is the future. We hope that
what we are doing here is equipping
our students to deal with complex¬
ity, engage compassionately and try
to solve problems that affect those
around them.

Each of the sections in the 2011
Cherry Tree Yearbook is themed
with a saying like “be wise,” “be
yourself,” etc. If there was one
“be...” that you would add to the
book what would it be?

“Be Imaginative" or
“Be Compassionate".

INTERVIEW WITH

ROBERT A. CHERNAK

SENIOR VICE PROVOST & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

The theme of this year's book is
“Be Bold.” How do you think GW
students exemplify this?

Every generation of freshmen that
we have is more prepared than the
one that preceded it. They have so
many experiences—work, intern¬
ships, international travel, that
when they get here they are ready
to take off right away. What hap¬
pens is that GW students are more
risk-oriented, they challenge them¬
selves more than ever academically,
and take on positions in experien¬
tial learning in government, at the
World Bank and all the institutions
around town.

They are bold, worldly and am¬
bitious.

Graduates of 2011 saw a lot hap¬
pen in D.C. and a lot of changes
around them. How do you think
they will change the world?

If you look at what GW alumni
are doing now, you look around
and see successes, in every walk
of life—finance, entrepreneurial
enterprises, government, public
service. We know GW grads are
successful.

Now look at today’s students
and see where they come from in
terms of their interests and how

prepared they are when they get
here. There is no question that they
are going to be successful. GW stu¬
dents are driven to success.

When I talk to freshmen at Cl
and ask where do you see yourself
going after graduation, some say
I’m going to law school or graduate
school, but so many others articu¬
late expectations when they arrive.
For instance, "I’m going to be the
governor of my state," "I’m going to
be a senator from Utah," "1 want to
be president of Bank of America.”

The point is that the ambition
gives the students motivation to
help them achieve those levels of

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success. That is one of the charac¬
teristics of GW students.

It is a competitive student
population, not in terms of other
students, but in terms of the visions
they have of what they want to con¬
quer going forward.

Each of the sections in the 2011
Cherry Tree Yearbook is themed
with a saying like “be wise,” “be
yourself,” etc. If there was one
“be...” that you would add to the
book what would it be?

I would say “Belong", because you
will belong as a member of the GW
alumni community.

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O EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. OFFICE OF PARENT SERVICES

A MARVAGUMBS-JENNINGS

^ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. CAREER CENTER

c DOUG GUTHRIE

DEAN. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

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I EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER

o STEVEN LERMAN

d. PROVOST & EXECUTIVE VP. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

o JACK KVANCZ

O ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

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Washington University. In 2011 he stepped down as
Athletic Director. He was an influential figure in GW
athletics and helped to make the program more promi¬
nent through an increased focus on academics and his
work on the Charles E. Smith Center renovations.

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1 TARA PEREIRA

DIRECTOR, STUDENT JUDICIAL SERVICES

p ADRIENNE RULNICK

ASSOCIATE VP, ALUMNI RELATIONS & DEVELOPMENT

p KATHRYN NAPPER

ASSOCIATE VP & DEAN, UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

a BETH NOLAN

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c JOHNNIE OSBORNE

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DIRECTOR, EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS.

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DIRECTOR. CAREER LEARNING AND EXPERIENCE.

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• DIRECTOR. MULTICULTURAL STUDENT SERVICES CENTER

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o MICHAEL MORSBERGER

O VP. DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS

a DEBORAH VALDEZ SNELGROVE

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HOME

IS WHERE YOU

HANG

YOUR

LETTERS

Greeks moved into new
homes and lived closer to
their brothers and sisters

1- Strong Hall

Chi Omega sisters were proud to show off their new
housing at an open house in early September. For¬
merly a residence hall, Strong Hall was converted into
a sorority house to accommodate Chi Omega and Pi
Beta Phi in 2010. With their renovated kitchens, new
furniture and Greek letters hanging on the door, the
members of Chi 0 and Pi Phi had a new place to call
home.

2 - Phi Kappa Psi Townhouse

Phi Kappa Psi brothers leased a six-person town-
house located at 2206 F St. The facility was the
chapter’s first official housing in over five years.
The brothers used the house for alumni events,
mixers with sororities, philanthropic programming,
study space and meetings.

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GW’s Interfraternity Council (IFC) welcomed potential new
brothers to explore life in a fraternity during its fall recruitment.

THE HIGHEST BIDDER

Average sorority

For 2010 Panhellenic recruit¬
ment, each sorority’s quota was
raised by nine women from the
year before, requiring each chap¬
ter to welcome 46 new members.
This increase was reflected by
the record 461 women who were
offered bids to join one of GW’s
ten Panhellenic sororities on
Sept. 28.

“Our chapter almost doubled

chapter size rose

in size with the new pledge
class,” junior Alpha Delta Pi
sister Brooke Schwartz said. “It’s
been so fun getting to know all
the new girls!”

One month of anticipation
and four days of recruitment
all led up to one moment- Bid
Day. After receiving their bids in
the Marvin Center, new mem¬
bers flooded University Yard,

from 84 to 134

where cheers, signs and T-shirts
welcomed them to their new
families. Of these new members,
88 percent of participants had re¬
ceived their first-choice sorority.

“I got the sorority I knew I
wanted the whole time, which
made the process totally worth
it!” freshman Mackenzie Wood
said. Wood was a new member of
Kappa Kappa Gamma.

GREEK WEEK

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Greek organizations enjoyed friendly
competition and silly fun

1 - Cake-Eating Contest

A GW Greek Week tradition, the cake-eating
contest, was the first part of the Double Dare
Relay Race at the field day held in University
Yard. The Green Monkeys team, which was
made up of Phi Sigma Sigma, Alpha Epsilon Pi,
Sigma Nu and Lambda Upsilon Lambda came
in first place in the relay,but finished second in
Greek Week.

2 - Pour It On

Pour it On was the fourth part of the relay race and
followed a strolLrompetition in Kogan Plaza. Par¬
ticipants raced tp see who could fill a cup held over
a team member's head using a sponge and a bowl of
liquid first. Although the Blue Barracudas, composed
of Sigma Kappa, Pi Kappa Phi and Delta Sigma Theta
came in second iq the relay race, they came in first
overall in Greek Week with a final score of 7,967.

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ALPHADEITAPI

We live for each other

ADPi sisters waited anxiously to greet their 49 new members in University Yard on Bid Day. This was the largest new member
class in the chapter's history.

Sisters,

This year has been an exciting one for ADPi
at GW. As I write this letter, it is only October
and we have welcomed fun, intelligent and
beautiful Alphas into our sisterhood, won Pi-
Kapp's War of the Roses and laughed together
while barbequing and playing Cornhole on the
"fratio." There’s no telling what the rest of this
year or the future has in store for us. The only
thing I'm certain about is that we will keep hav¬
ing fun and we will keep living for each other.

Thanks to all of the officers who make this
chapter great, and to our advisers who are with
us through everything.

Loyally,

Lizzie Speaker

Every year the sisters of ADPi spent a weekend at a sisterhood retreat.
During the fall retreat, located on a lake in Maryland, members bonded
over s'mores and workshops.

ALPHAEPSILONPHI

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Many hearts, one purpose

AEPhi showed off the colorful hoodies they used as costumes during Greek Week. The chapter was paired with ZBT for the week-long event.

To the wonderful ladies of

Alpha Epsilon Phi,

It has been a great honor
getting to know all of you
since I have joined AEPhi.
Even more so, as president, I
feel as if I have formed a con¬
nection with the house on a
deeper level. The opportu¬
nity to get to know each and
every one of you has been
truly rewarding. Now, more
than ever, I love being able to
call you my sisters.

When I first became more
involved in Alpha Epsilon
Phi, I anticipated that it
might be difficult to accli¬

mate to the new responsi¬
bilities. Being pledge class
president meant a flooded
inbox of e-mails containing
questions that I, unfortunate¬
ly, didn’t have the answers
to. Although it may have
caused some stress at the
time, I was later able to joke
about it with my freshman
roommates. These responsi¬
bilities have taken a turn for
the best, and have evolved
into something which I am
honored to commit to. Being
the president of AEPhi has
proved to be a challenge, but
one that comes with endless
benefits, the most impor¬

tant of these being lifelong
friendships.

And with lifelong friend¬
ships comes tons and tons of
fun. Our Second Annual Bow-
lanthropy was a success (if I
do say so myself). Although
half of the lanes were broken
and some of the fraternity
boys got a little rowdy, we
had a great time getting
gutter balls and stuffing our
faces with food from WOW!

Then there was summer,
and after that, Recruitment.
Being able to reconnect with
the seniors that had been
abroad the semester before
was truly gratifying. Jumping

up and down while singing
our songs was not only fun,
but it demonstrated our uni¬
ty as a house. Most recently,
we began our new member
education process with an
unusually large group of
AMAZING girls. We welcome
the Alpha Nu's to AEPhi and
hope that they can reap all of
the rewards from AEPhi that
we have.

With Pink Shabbat and
AEPhi Hoops right around
the corner, we are excited for
a jam-packed, fun filled fall
term. LML ©

Lily

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Union hand in hand

Dear Sisters,

I cannot believe that
it is the end of my term
already—this year has
flown by. As the president
of our chapter, I could not
be more proud. Whether
it was winning Gold Level
for the Chapter Excellence
Awards in April, winning
Outstanding Chapter at
National Convention in
Miami in July, or raising
over $14,500 at our Red

Dress Gala this fall, I was
never disappointed. I could
not be more honored to
represent such an amazing
group of young women.

You ladies make me smile
every day, so I just want to
say thank you. Thank you
for all the memories and
the joy that we have shared
this year. To the younger
members- please pass it
on. 1 have all the faith in the
world in you and I can¬
not wait to see what you

accomplish in the years to
come.

I want to thank our
chapter advisers—you are
the heart and soul of this
chapter and we would not
be where we are today if
it was not for you. Your
passion and love for this
chapter is truly inspiring
and 1 hope that I can con¬
tinue to contribute the way
that you have contributed
to us. I want to take this
time to also congratulate

all of our seniors for gradu¬
ating. We are so proud of
you and all that you have
accomplished. You have left
an amazing legacy behind
and have truly shaped our
chapter into what it is now,
and for that I am eternally
grateful. Good luck in all
that you do and know that
your sisters are always
here to welcome you home!

AOE,

Alex

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CHIOi

Hellenic culture and Christian ideals

Chi Omega sisters visited with Chi 0 alumnae in Post Hall on the Mt. Vernon Campus on Founder's Day.

Chi Omega mixed with three other Greek chapters dur¬
ing a field day in the fall.

To my fun-loving sisters in

Chi Omega

Congratulations! We have had
such an exciting year and I am
proud of our accomplishments.
The memories we've created- at
Field Day, Fireman's Challenge,
the New Member Retreat, Big/
Little, skit nights, Greek Week
and just hanging around the
Castle- will always stick with me
as I look back on my time at GW. 1
am especially proud of receiving
Gold Level standing at the Greek
Excellence Awards last spring! Not
to mention, all of the money we
have raised and events we have
participated in for the Make-a-
Wish Foundation and different
fraternities' philanthropies. It's
easy to forget that we have only
been back on campus since the fall
of 2008.

Seniors- congratulations

on graduating! I loved our get-
togethers before Owloween and
whenever we all found time in our
busy schedules to spend together.
As the largest group of the charter
class, we have influenced our
chapter and helped it grow to
what it is today. I hope that after
college, we will continue to keep
in touch and stay connected to Chi
Omega, no matter where we end
up.

To the 2010 and 2011 Execu¬
tive Boards, Cardinal Cabinets,
advisers, newly initiated members
and every single Phi Alpha sister-
thank you! We should be proud of
our contributions to Chi Omega
and the reputation we have cre¬
ated at GW. I am excited to see
what we will accomplish over the
next few years!

LiCo,

Arianna

DELTAGAMMA

Do good

Delta Gamma, along with the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and multicultural chapters Lambda Chi Alpha and Kappa Phi Lambda,
represented the Purple Parrot team for Greek Week.

Hello, Everyone!

It has been my privi¬
lege to serve the Beta Rho
chapter this past year, and
as my term as president is
coming to a close, I would
just like to share a few
standout moments for DG
from the last few months.
On Sep. 28th, Beta Rho
welcomed 49 amazing new
members to our sisterhood.
Not only was this one of
our biggest intakes, but the
new members also truly

exemplify the values we live
every day as Delta Gam¬
mas. Additionally, there
has been no shortage of
DCs "doing good" through
service events. DGs have
gone to St. Mary's Court to
continue doing makeovers
for the elderly residents
there, something our mem¬
bers really enjoy. Many of
our members have taken
advantage of the "Delta
Gramma" program, where
they pair up with a resident
at St. Mary's Court and

spend time with them every
week just enjoying their
company.

Just last weekend, a
group of DGs could be
spotted at the World War
II memorial spending time
with Ohio veterans and
assisting them around their
monument. Hearing these
veterans tell their stories
was a privilege and some¬
thing that won't be forgot¬
ten any time soon.

Our seniors have
remained a vital part of

our chapter's success, and
continued to be involved
and active throughout my
experience as president. I
would just like to say thank
you to those seniors and
wish them luck in whatever
they do. I cannot wait to see
how our seniors "do good"
down their post-graduate
paths. The opportunities
for you are endless. Seniors,
you will be missed.

Sincerely,

Hannah Spengler

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Tradition of leadership

KKG sisters anxiously waited to greet their new members in Uni¬
versity Yard on Bid Day.

In addition to holding their own philanthropy event, Kappa Kick-
ball, KKG also participated in other philanthropy events, such as
PIKE's Fireman's Challenge.

To the Sisters of

Kappa Kappa Gamma!

It has been an honor and
privilege to be your chapter
president this year. You have
all inspired and shaped me
to be the best leader I can be.
I have been so impressed by
all of your accomplishments
this year. To name a few, we
had a very successful hands-
on Reading is Key event with
the children at the Boys and
Girls Club of D.C. We had
more books than they could
take home! The kids had a
great afternoon and I know
next year will be another
successful event. In the fall,
we ranked Gold for the Greek
Excellence Awards! This was
an accomplishment I was
particularly impressed with.
Each sister of this chapter
had her own contribution
to making the binder full of
events and activities that
benefited Kappa Kappa
Gamma, the GW community
and the D.C. neighborhood.

I know that next spring will
be as successful as the last!
One of the highlights of the
spring was creating our very
own version of the "Kappa
Rappa" for recruitment. We
all had a great time record¬
ing our video on the National
Mall and the video was a hit.

This past fall has been a
challenging, but memorable
term! We invited 50 new
members to our chapter and
they have truly added a lot
of new and positive energy!

They were very involved in
our annual Kappa Kickball
philanthropy event. The
chapter as a whole truly
enjoyed the time on the Mall
cheering on other teams
throughout the kickball tour¬
nament. This year, we had a
lot of fun and success with
our trunk shows. Stores such
as LF and Blue 1 have visited
our chapter and transformed
our house into a boutique.

In addition, one of our own
sisters invited her older
sister to our home to share
with us her very own cloth¬
ing line, Kings of Cole. All of
the trunk shows have been
very successful and we are
proud to donate over $3,000
to our national philanthropy
Reading is Fundamental.

I am so proud to call
you all my sisters and I am
amazed by all of you all the
time. This chapter is truly
composed of motivated and
intelligent women who I
know will go far in life. I am
sad to see my term come to
an end, but I am more than
positive that the incoming
officers will continue to
build upon and strengthen
Kappa Kappa Gamma. To the
seniors, I wish you the best
of luck in your future, and
always remember that you
have a home here at Gamma
Chi. Best of luck to you all
and thank you for an experi¬
ence that I will never forget!

Jenna Gabe

MASIGMA

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Li.

Aim high

To the Kappa Chapter of
Phi Sigma Sigma, to my

best friends, my study
buddies, my personal
stylists, to my sisters -

By the time you read
this, the 2011 Executive
Board and Executive Coun¬
cils will be doing amazing
things - raising thousands
for our philanthropic
endeavors, planning com¬
munity service events to
brighten a person's day,
preparing for the best week
of the year (recruitment!)
and more. I might be in
Oregon, Tennessee, West
Africa, or maybe just a few
Metro stops away in D.C.
when you read this, but
right now, as 1 write this,

I am sitting in the Phi Sig
house in my room, listen¬
ing to a meeting going on in
the living room hashing out
plans for our semi-formal.

I am G-chatting with a few
sisters, hearing girls study
for tomorrow's mid-term
and savoring the present
because in the present I
have a lot to be grateful for.

1 want to thank our
team of advisers, who have
devoted countless hours of
their lives to the well being
of this chapter. To the 2010
Executive Board - you have
taught me so much. You
have challenged me, sup¬

ported me and through it
all you all have made me a
better person, so thank you.
And to the Class of 2011:
thank you for inspiring me.
You are all such special and
motivated women and I
am so fortunate that 1 have
been able to spend all four
years of my college experi¬
ence with you. Here's to the
bright, bright future!

I am so truly thankful
for this chapter, for having
a support system of sisters
and a network of insightful
and interesting alumnae.
You all have amazed me
through your strength in
moments of adversity, your
creativity, your hard work
while planning endless
events and your selfless
love for your sisters. How¬
ever, mostly, 1 am thankful
because 1 know that 1 am a
part of an organization in
which every member can
be thankful for the same
things.

As we sing each year,
"The friends we made will
reign supreme, true sister¬
hood will guide our dreams.
Our years with you, we will
recall - Phi Sigma Sigma
unites us one and all

Once, Always,

Samantha McLean
Archon 2010

Phi Sigma Sigma sisters celebrated their newly renovated
townhouses on F Street at a housewarming party in the fall.

Phi Sigma Sigma placed first in Sigma Chi's annual
philanthropy event, Derby Days. The event benefited the
Children's Miracle Network and raised close to $10,000.

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PIBETAPHI

To promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate
leadership potential and enrich lives through community^^

Pi Beta Phi sisters won the flag football tournament in Pi Kappa Phi's annual War of the Roses philanthropy event.

The 2010 to 2011 school year marks
another phase of progress for the D.C. Alpha
Chapter of Pi Beta Phi. Not only was recruit¬
ment extremely successful-resulting in an
amazing Epsilon pledge class-but the transi¬
tion into Strong (including our new chef Joy),
has allowed Pi Phi to make a true home on
campus. All of this was possible due to the
dedication of our Alumnae Advisory Coun¬
cil and House Corporation, led by Mary Lu
Meixell and Mary Tanner, respectively. Both
spent long hours working with our Execu¬
tive Council and the university to ensure the
needs of the chapter were always met. Their
dedication demonstrates the long lasting
bond of sisterhood exemplified by Pi Phi.
Throughout my membership in D.C. Alpha, 1
have experienced the continuous growth of
Pi Phi’s presence on campus and during my
tenure as president, 1 hope to continue this
trend. In the spring 1 look forward to formal,
our philanthropic event Arrowstrike and
spending time with my incredible sisters.

Pi Beta Phi participated in a four-way mixer at a Nationals game in the spring. y z

Chapter President

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SIGMADEITATAU

One hope of many people

A house photo of the SDT chapter was taken during their annual philanthropy event, Speed Dating. The event was held every
year around Valentine's Day in order to raise money for the chapter's national philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America
(PCAA). In 2010, the chapter invited every organization in the Greek community to participate and raised over $1,000 for PCAA.

To my lovely sisters of

Sigma Delta Tail,

I could not be any
prouder of all the hard
work and dedication
you have put into mak¬
ing Sigma Delta Tau the
world's greatest sorority.
Thank you for giving me
the opportunity to work
with you all throughout
the year. Your dedication
and enthusiasm toward
the sorority have made my
job as president infinitely
easier and more enjoyable.

To the seniors- thank
you for your guidance and
inspiration. You girls have
lead our chapter toward
becoming the strongest it

has been in years. I cannot
imagine how difficult it
would have been without
your love and support.

To Karen- thank you
for being so committed to
our house. Your dedication
and constant feedback are
well received and appreci¬
ated by our chapter and
especially by me.

Finally, to all the
members of the Greek
community- thank you for
supporting us and being
great peers to work with.

It is an honor to have got¬
ten to know you all better
over the past year.

With love,

Sara Fischer

SDT hosted two crush parties each year. Here, sisters gathered
at the “If It Isn't Neon, It Shouldn't Be On'' party. Invitations
were extended to the entire Greek community.

SIGMA

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One heart, one way

Sigma Kappa welcomed 49 new members in University Yard on Bid Day. Later in the evening, the new doves (SK's term of endearment
for the newest members) and sisters went on a cruise on the Potomac River to get to know each other. The Zeta chapter bonded over
appetizers, music and dancing.

Dear Sisters of Sigma Kappa,

This year has made me prouder than
ever to be a sister, and the president of,
Sigma Kappa. We had so many amazing
accomplishments this year, whether at the
Greek Night of Excellence, during recruit¬
ment, or getting an amazing new member
class.

For those of you graduating, I hope you
take what Sigma Kappa has taught you
over your four years into the real world.
Take your SK memories with you, whether
those are of coaching and cheering at
Sigmalympics, dancing the night away at
Tacky Prom, or having a super awkward
date to My Tie. Remember that you will
always have sisters supporting you and
cheering you on, no matter where you are.

Sigma Love and Mine,

Leah Grubb

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I sought my brother out and found all three

The brothers of AEPi participated in Kappa Kappa Gamma's philanthropy event, Kappa Kickball. The kickball tournament was
held on the National Mall.

As 1 reflect upon the
past four years, it's hard
to resist the temptation to
rely on those "graduation
platitudes" to character¬
ize what I'm feeling. We
all heard them when we
graduated high school-"the
best four years of our lives,"
"it seems like yesterday
that we just started," "an
experience we'll never for¬
get," etc. But many of these
phrases have a lot of truth

in them. I, along with the
rest of the seniors in AEPi,
feel fortunate to have been
part of a Greek community
as diverse and active as
ours. The last four years
have been incredible, and I
cannot think of four years
in my life where I have had
as much fun, met so many
great people and accom¬
plished so much- the vast
majority of which is thanks
to AEPi and GW Greek Life.

Whether it be a sorority
philanthropy event, an AEPi
brotherhood dinner, or a
Sunday barbecue some¬
where on campus, these
experiences as a whole
shaped my college experi¬
ence and are some I will
always remember. As we
prepare to move into the
working world, the lack of
themed parties and vicious
intramurals will definitely
take some getting used to,

but I am confident that we
will all make the necessary
adjustments. So, in closing,
on behalf of the seniors of
AEPi, I'd just like to say that
GW Greek Life is an experi¬
ence I will never forget that
led to the best four years
of my life, which seems like
they began only yesterday.

Thank you GW and good
luck to the class of 2011,

TJ Ducklo

BETATHETAPI

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Cooperation makes strength

Beta's new 27-member pledge class was serenaded by the sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma on Inter-Fraternity Council Bid Day in the
fall. This was Beta's largest pledge class ever.

Beta brothers posed after Beta Cup, the chapter s annual phi¬
lanthropy event. The soccer tournament was hosted on the
National Mall every year since Beta’s founding. Proceeds from
2010 went to M Street Village, a shelter for battered women
in Washington, D.C.

Brother Betas,

It is hard to believe how
far we've come in the last few
years. Back then, our largest
pledge class was 12 and we
hovered around 45 members.
This fall, we took 27 awesome
guys and brought our chapter
to a place it had never been. I'd
never seen so much enthusiasm
amongst us and it's extremely
encouraging to see what we
have the potential to do on this
campus and in this community.

I can't wait to see what the
future holds.

To the seniors- you were the
new members when I entered
the chapter and now you're
graduating. It's hard to imagine
what school's going to be like
without you all. We love you
guys and are so thankful for

all the work you put in to get
us where we are now. Couldn't
have done it without you and
you'll certainly be missed.

Thanks also to our advisers
for their faith in us and devo¬
tion to helping our chapter.
You've been not only a tremen¬
dous resource to us, but also
trusted friends and brothers.

It's been a great year and I
know we're all excited for more
to come. Keep the enthusiasm
up, guys, and keep having as
much fun as I've had. It's the
best four years of your life for a
reason.

“For if you are a Beta, a Beta
Theta Pi. Well then you'll be a
Beta, you'll be one ‘til you die."

_kai_,

Corey Lewin

DELTATAU DELTA

Labor for the beautiful and the good

Delta Tau Delta brothers participated in an intramural football game on the National Mall.

I would like to take this opportu¬
nity to thank all the brothers of Delta
Tau Delta Fraternity. I have learned a
lot from them during my presidency.
They are some of the best brothers
anyone could ask for. I truly feel I am
not done with my position. I can do
better—and will do better—which
is why I will continue my presidency
for one more year. If it wasn't for my
brothers, I would not be where I am
today. I am excited to see what this
next year will bring and to embark
upon a new journey with my brothers.

Patrick Cox

KAPPMIPHA

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God and the ladies

KA brothers attended the Court of Honor, which recognized and honored alumni for their continuing interest, support and participation
in the Order. Active chapters were also recognized.

KA carved pumpkins with their letters to celebrate
Halloween.

Alpha Nu chapter has had an
active and inspiring year in 2010-
2011. As a chapter, our spring 2010
GPA was our highest thus far at 3.1,
and was also in the top 40 percent
of all our national chapters. Our
brothers have continued to give
back to the local community around
them, engaging in various com¬
munity service projects, as well as
donating to our national philanthro¬
py, the Muscular Dystrophy Associa¬
tion and our national scholarship
fund. Our annual Convivium was a

success, and our brothers continue
to be active in clubs and internships
outside of the chapter.

This year, we would like to give
special thanks to our alumni adviser,
Arvis Layton, who has given so
much of his time and energy in see¬
ing our chapter through its young
years. And to our seniors, Ben Bruen
and Damon Bandera-Duplantier, a
special thank you and congratula¬
tions for all the work and memories
you have contributed to our chapter.
Fratres usque ad aram fidelis!

Bologna teaches

Li.

H—

-Q

Kappa Sigma teamed up with Chi Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha and Zeta Beta Tau to form the Red Jaguars team during Greek Week.

It has been quite a
memorable year for Kappa
Sigma here at GW, espe¬
cially as we continued to
adjust to our bigger size.
When I joined this chapter,

I think there were about
nine brothers who partici¬
pated and another four off
the radar. After some hard
work by every brother
over the last two years, we
will finish this year in the
forties. That is a tremen¬
dous accomplishment that
I hope every one of my
brothers feels as proud
of as I do. But besides a
sense of accomplishment,
this chapter has given me
special memories that are
unforgettable. I will always
laugh at the thought of
my brother, BumHee Lee,
dancing away to win Mr. Phi

Significant during the fall
as my chapter roared in the
audience. There are many
other instances, but they
would not have happened
if it weren't for the work of
several people.

I would like to thank
Garrett Atherton, one of our
recent alumni, who always
gives us advice when we
ask for it, and also our
Alumni Adviser, Nathan
Uldricks, who comes up
with endless strategies for
us. Stephen Hughes and
Kevin Stone have also been
an incredible help to our
chapter as well. Thank you
for everything, guys. Finally,

I would like to thank every
one of my brothers for their
hard work throughout the
year and for always being
there for me and each other.

The brothers of Kappa Sigma won first place in Phi
Sigma Sigma's annual philanthropy event, Sapphire Cup,
which benefited Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN). The
organization gave children with developmental and physical
disabilities recreational opportunities.

LAMDACHIALPHA

203

Every man a man

To recruit new members, Lambda Chi Alpha invited potential brothers to enjoy
Chesapeake Bay blue crabs and fine steak in University Yard during IFC Rush in
September.

Dear GW,

The last year has seen a lot of changes
for our chapter and we could not be hap¬
pier about where we are. We moved out
of our dilapidated old chapter house and
into university housing and it feels great to
be rid of that dead weight. We've begun a
much needed period of growth after sev¬
eral semesters of decreasing membership.
And lastly, we feel more a part of the GW
Greek community than ever before.

We're extremely excited to see what the
next few years have in store for us. With
outstanding new members who will soon
be leading our organization, we know that
there are many more great things ahead
for Lambda Chi Alpha at GW.

Sincerely,

Nat Kaine

-Q

The great joy of serving others

The Alpha Omicron Pledge class of Phi Psi posed after receiving their bids.

205

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

PSK brothers socialized before their spring formal.

Brothers,

With this past academic
year we have witnessed an
exciting time for our brother¬
hood, and I believe we are
all looking forward to the
future. As one of the oldest
and most historic fraternities
at GW, we have proudly been
a part of this great academic
community since 1899. As
we approach our 40th year
in our house on the corner
of 21st and F Streets, I am

very proud of all that we have
accomplished this year and
excited to see what the future
holds for Phi Sigma Kappa.

This year we witnessed
the expansion of our brother¬
hood, and I am very confident
that these new brothers will
have a significant impact both
on the GW community and
the future of Lambda chapter.
We have further strengthened
our alumni connections and
begun to take full advantage
of this expansive network.

We have made a significant
impact on the community
through increased amounts
of philanthropy and commu¬
nity service and made vast
improvements to our historic
house, the central point of
our brotherhood.

As the year comes to a
close, we must unfortunately
say farewell to our graduat¬
ing seniors, but we wish
them the best of luck in the
years to come. I am confident
that the future holds great

things for our brotherhood
and look forward to watch¬
ing our fraternity continue
to expand and work to better
both ourselves and the sur¬
rounding community. Only
time will tell what the future
has in store for the brothers
of Phi Sigma Kappa Lambda
Chapter, but it is with utmost
confidence that I say great
things are on the way.

Sincerely,

Patrick M. Lylo

Once a Pike, Always a Pike

PIKE's seventh annual Fireman's Challenge was the fraternity’s biggest philanthropy event of the year. Sororities competed
against each other in skits, athletic tournaments and team-building challenges during the week-long event in order to raise
money for the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation.

To my dear brothers of
Pi Kappa Alpha,

As I reflect upon my three
years at George Washington,
I can now say that joining
Pike was the best decision
of my college career. After
rushing Pike in the spring of
my freshman year, the trajec¬
tory of my college experi¬
ence drastically changed.
Instead of filling out transfer
applications, I found myself
pledging to join the most
loving, outgoing, talented
and ambitious brotherhood
on this campus. Whether
you are a current freshman
or senior, you understand
that this fraternity cultivates
the most powerful friend¬

ships that you will ever have
in your life. For so many of
us, Pike has been instrumen¬
tal in developing our matu¬
rity, emotional intelligence
and intellectual capacity,
because a true Pike-a true
best friend- will constantly
challenge and support you.

Thanks to our seniors,
and those who came before
them, these notions have be¬
come second nature. To all
of you who are graduating, I
want to sincerely thank you
for all you have done. You
are the brothers that made
this chapter into what it is
today and taught each and
every one of us to always
aim higher, work harder
and be better. The count¬

less awards that our chapter
has won over the past four
years reflect your passion
for Delta Alpha, but they
do not explain the whole
picture. All the money we
have raised for Fireman’s
Challenge, all the Pikus
cups we have won, all of the
hours we have spent serv¬
ing the community, all of
our Smythe awards and our
Chapter of the Year award
would mean nothing without
the brotherly love that char¬
acterizes our chapter.

You have left our chapter
in good hands, and we prom¬
ise to carry the torch of Delta
Alpha into the future. The
same passion that fueled this
brotherhood for the last four

years exists today. Our new¬
est members bleed garnet
and gold, their excitement is
contagious and the future is
bright. I am proud to wear
the letters of Pi Kappa Alpha
on my chest because of you
all, because I know that my
brothers are the best men on
this campus and are con¬
stantly striving to be better.

I love each and every one
of you and thank you all for
everything you have given
to me and this chapter. We
are incredibly lucky to have
each other and I cannot wait
to see where Delta Alpha
will go in the future.

Your brother,

John McBride

Nothing shall ever tear us asunder

Brothers Matthew Calardo, John Chambers and Adam Celia planned to bike across the country during the summer of 2011 to raise
money for people with disabilities and support Push America.

The chapter held Pie a Pi Kapp every semester to raise money for
Push America.

What a year it has been.
When I take a step back to
think about all of the things
we have accomplished in
the past year and what
is in store for the future,

I simply can't believe it.
Whether it was watching Pi
Kapp succeed on the sports
field, in the classroom, or in
philanthropy, you boys have
truly made me proud to
serve y'all. Without the help
of Elan, Dave and the rest
of our advisers, we could
not have accomplished all
of this. Our brotherhood is
stronger than ever and is
only improving as each day
passes.

Seniors: to you I am

eternally grateful for your
guidance and wisdom, as
well as continued respect
throughout. To the younger
guys: a world of potential
awaits all of you. Pi Kappa
Phi here at GW has changed
my life and touched the
lives of many others. What
we have here at Theta
Zeta is something special,
something to be cherished,
something worth fighting
for and is what motivated
me to lead all of you during
one of the best overall years
of my life to this point.
Thanks for everything,
guys. I am truly honored to
call you my brothers.

- Christopher Rossi

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In hoc signo vinces

SIGMANU

209

Love, honor, truth

The brothers of Sigma Nu visited their national headquarters in Lexington, Va.

SIGMAPHIEPSILON

Building balanced men

Brothers of SigEp volunteered in Marvin Gaye Park in the fall. They helped transform the area once known as Needle Park to a
place where children could play.

Dear SigEp,

It seems like just yesterday that I became
your president, but boy has it been a year.

While I am still not sure how being president
made it OK for some of you to wake me up at
4 a.m because you couldn't figure out how to
work Blackboard, I have enjoyed every second
of my term. We did everything from cleaning
parks to fund raising thousands of dollars to
braving snowpocalypse to attend leadership
seminars, and it was all amazingly fun. I am
going to miss our impromptu Sunday morn¬
ing executive committee meetings at Founding
Farmers and for some reason I am going to
miss the 50 e-mails that I received per hour,
but I am also going to enjoy passing the reins
and finally catching up on some sleep. I hope
that y'all look back on the year we had together Sigma Phi Epsilon participated in Sigma Kappa's annual philanthropy
with pride and that one day you miss me using event, Ultra-Violet Days, and placed first. Proceeds supported the Sigma

the word "y'all" in letters and e-mails. Be easy Kappa Foundation and Alzheimer's disease research,

on the next guy until he gets the hang of it, and
remember that I will always be around.

Nick

Not for wealth, rank or honor, but for personal worth and character

TKE brothers worked with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans to help build Musicians' Village, an area
that provided local musicians the opportunity to own a home in a thriving community.

THETADELTACHI

-Q

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-C

Our hearts are united

Four Theta Delta Chi brothers volunteered at the 2010 Walk Now for Autism Speaks Walk on Nov. 6.

During the past year, Theta Delta
Chi at GW has experienced a rela¬
tive amount of success. By partici¬
pating in and winning numerous in¬
tramural sports, raising money for
philanthropic causes and actively
promoting Greek Life on campus,
its brothers have grown closer and
have established lifelong bonds.

In addition, the brothers of the
Chi Deuteron Charge of the Theta
Delta Chi International Fraternity
would like to thank James McClare
for his four years of service to the
fraternity. He has been a great
brother and a great friend to all of
the members! We wish him all the
best in his future endeavors. The brothers of Theta Delta Chi hosted a charity bake sale in Kogan Plaza.

Alexander Seher
President, Theta Delta Chi

ZETABETATAU

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A powerhouse of excellence

ZBT brothers rolled a giant beach ball around campus for three days in search of signatures from students and faculty members. They hoped
that each person who signed the ball would give a small donation to benefit their national philanthropy, the Children's National Medical
Center in Washington, D.C.

This past year has been ex¬
tremely exciting and rewarding
for the brothers of Zeta Beta
Tau. Our new house on campus
enhanced the chapter in many
ways and is a tangible sign of
the hard work and dedication
of each brother.

As president, my main goal
was to oversee the growth of

the chapter and to ensure it
remains a mainstay on campus
for many years to come. Look¬
ing back on 2010-2011,1 am
very confident that this goal
has been achieved. All of the
successes and fun times would
not have been possible without
the help of many people. On
behalf of ZBT, I would like to

thank the executive board,
advisers, national staff and
university administrators. The
chapter is grateful for your
support and assistance.

This past year has been
filled with many accomplish¬
ments of which 1 am extremely
proud. The opportunity to
serve as chapter president was

life-changing and gratifying for
me. I am extremely thankful
for the opportunity and I look
forward to seeing the Phi Al¬
pha Alpha chapter continue to
grow and prosper in the future.

It's great to be a ZBT.

Michael Siroka
President

ALPHAPHIALPHA

215

First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all

Alpha Phi Alpha participated in a national day of community service at the MLK Library on Martin Luther King Day.

Vlfc

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.'s Nu Beta Chapter co-hosted a Money Talks:
Establishing Financial Literacy forum with Bank of America's private wealth
manager Willie Tate. The forum explored the secrets of the financially savvy and
taught students how to make money work in their favor.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Nu Beta Chap¬
ter was chartered on Sun., May 22,1977 on the
campus of American University in Washington,
D.C. by 15 intelligent men we refer to as Black
Genesis. Black Genesis entered the realm of Alpha
on a campus not much unlike our Founders, also
known as the Jewels at Cornell University on Dec.
4, 1906. Since its inception, the Nu Beta Chapter
has spread to the campuses of the Catholic Uni¬
versity of America, Georgetown University and
the George Washington University.

To this end, the Nu Beta Chapter has enthu¬
siastically committed itself to "think Alpha Phi
Alpha, talk Alpha Phi Alpha, promote Alpha Phi
Alpha and labor for the broad principles of ideal¬
ism for which Alpha Phi Alpha was created, so
that humanity shall look on us as a body worth¬
while."

Best,

Meshach

-Q

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DELTASIGMATHETA

Intelligence is the torch of wisdom

Delta Sigma Theta sisters volunteered with We are Family D.C., an organization that brought services and companionship to
the homes of the elderly while helping to build friendships across boundaries of race and age.

Dearest Mu Beta,

This year has been quite an exciting one for us.
We were relentless and unstoppable in our quest
to be successful. The six of us really "set it owt”
and I've never seen Mu Beta do such progressive
and innovative programming. I am really proud
of you all and am glad we got a chance to work
together and show everyone we can make a dif¬
ference no matter how small the chapter may be.
Trial by F.I.R.E.- you have been a crucial asset to
our Mu Beta family and I wish you all the best of
luck for many years to come. I also want to thank
our amazing advisers for their support, time and
effort, making sure we were flawless in all our en¬
deavors. With such a strong foundation through¬
out the years, I have no doubts the outstanding Mu
Beta legacy will continue on forever.

This past year, Legendary and Trial by F.I.R.E.
really solidified the fact that the Deltas' Run the
Yard! And make sure to never let anyone forget
exactly what a Delta is!

As the World Turns,

Taj Pannell
3MBSP09

The Mu Beta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and
the Nu Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated co¬
hosted a Brother2Sister dialogue that discussed issues surrounding
alcohol on the college scene and how it affected relationships.

217

La hermandad nunca termina

The sisters of Lambda Pi Chi participated in the Hispanic Women of Excellence event in the Marvin Center.

Every president remembers the sleepless nights,
the endless meetings and all the times she wished it
was over. Then you think about your amazing sister¬
hood and you realize that it is all worth it. It was an
amazing year of growth for my chapter. We welcomed
four amazing women who make me smile every day
and provide me with new energy to keep me going. To
Ijnahre, Tiwalis, Ky^iome and Nfalorib- welcome to our
hermandad. I love you oh so fly women.

To the GW community- thank you for all your sup¬
port. Our Greek family is like no other and it has pro¬
vided amazing memories that I will always remember.
As I prepare to graduate in May, I can say that going
Greek was the best decision I ever made.

To my chapter- I know that you will continue to
do amazing things and impact the GW community in
the same way that we have been doing for the past
13 years. You women are going to do an amazing job
and I couldn't be prouder to call you my hermanas. So
continue to be the wonderful women that you are and
show GWU what Pi Chis are all about.

La Hermandad Nunca Termina,
Vicktery "Yiamarri” Sanchez

La unidad para siempre

The members of Lambda Upsilon Lambda celebrated the anniversary of the Chi chapter's founding with a tradition known as
Noche Dorada, or The Golden Night.

Noche Dorada was a semi-formal event that commemorated Latino culture, the resilience of Latinos in
the face of adversity and the role of La Unidad Latina within both.

KAPPAPH1LAMBDA

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Sisterhood, service and cultural diversity

Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. after walking back to campus from a sisterhood event in Georgetown.

To my classy Sisters of Kappa Phi
Lambda Sorority, Inc.

This year has been a great ac¬
complishment for us and we have
truly shown what Kappa is about.
Thank you for all your hard work
and dedication. I am so proud of
how far we have come and I know
you girls will continue to keep
building a stronger sisterhood.

Keep aiming for the best and stay
loud and proud girls! I love all of
you and I am so grateful to call each
and everyone one of you my Sisters.

Love,

Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. won first place in the 2011 sixth Annual Cultural Cook-Off
hosted by Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.

Krista Bacungan

SPORTS

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GOLF

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MEN’S

SWIMMING

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VOLLEYBALL

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WOMEN’S

BASKETBALL

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Spirit groups pumped
up team pride at
Colonials Invasion

Colonials Invasion kicked off with a per¬
formance from the GW mascots. The crowd
broke out in laughter as Little George and Big
George showed off their moves on the dance
floor and the Hippo shook his tail. Strobe lights
and fog prompted the crowd to cheer louder as
the big show began. The event was hosted by
junior basketball players Aaron Ware and Sara
Mostafa.

“I can promise you our women's and men's
teams will put on a show like you’ve never
seen before," Ware shouted to the crowd of
fans.

The hosts introduced "GW Cribs", a video
tour of the Smith Center renovations, along
with highlight videos from past seasons. The
Colonials Invasion 2010 theme was "Rock This
House"and the Colonial Army was determined
to hype up the crowd with handouts of Colo¬
nial Army T-shirts and their new colonial hats
for the loudest fans.

"We need to stand a thousand strong at each
and every game this year," members of the Co¬
lonial Army executive board told the crowd.

The men’s and women's basketball teams
were introduced, along with men's head coach
Karl Hobbs and women’s head coach Mike
Bozeman. Each coach gave a speech about their
goals for the season.

"We guarantee we will give you every piece
of effort we have," Bozeman said.

Both teams then performed a choreo¬
graphed dance. The men’s team, dressed in
suits with red ties and vests, paired up with the
First Ladies Dance team, while the women’s
team wore shirts that lit up with the GW logo
and used glow sticks as props.

"I hope we play as well as we dance," Hobbs
said.

Entertainment for Colonials Invasion includ¬
ed the GW Spirit Program, Capital Funk and
the First Ladies Dance Team. The finale was
a performance by the Chicago Bucket Boys, a
group of street performers who played buckets
with drum sticks.

"I enjoyed this one just as much as the other
three," senior Colonial Army member Taj Pan¬
ned said. "1 played [basketball] in high school,
so since 1 don’t play in college, 1 ve transferred
all my energy into cheering for these games."

The teams accomplished their goal of creat¬
ing a strong base of fan support as the cheers
grew louder throughout the night in an effort
to rock the Smith Center.

Fans rallied support for the buff and blue

The GW Colonials were named D.C.’s
Best College Team by the "Express
Night Out” in October 2010, which
gave the Colonial Army even more
reason to rock the house. Armed with
official T-shirts, water bottles and
colonial hats, these dedicated GW fans

were found in the lowest section of the
Smith Center seating at every home
basketball game.

The Colonial Army had 900 mem¬
bers at the beginning of the 2010
school year and hoped to have 1000
by the start of the basketball season.

"We want to build spirit, so we have
stepped up our publicity this year, as
well as our customer service," mem¬
bership chair Courtnay Oddman said.
"We are trying to get more students to
come to the games.”

On Oct. 22, Colonial Army held the

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people signed up that day."

The Colonial Army wanted to get more
students to attend the women's basketball
games, so a new group was established
to recruit fans for the women's team. The
members also hoped to target the junior
and senior student demographic because
they felt that GW lacked spirit from these
older groups. They organized six tailgates,
which were sponsored by FoBoGro and

first annual Buff and Blue Game, an intra¬
squad scrimmage that was a first look at
the men s basketball team. The event was
exclusive to Colonial Army members and
ticketholders. The official T-shirts, water
bottles and free food were offered at the
game.

We wanted people to ask why there
was a long line outside the Smith Cen¬
ter," president Ailey Imber said. "Over 50

provided free beer and food before games.

"We listened to what our members
wanted from last year and they asked for
more events," Oddman said.

The members hoped for winning sea¬
sons from both teams and looked forward
to an impact by the new freshmen.

"With a winning team, GW can unite
and be spirited," vice president Andrew
Hanks said.

DIAMOND

Life on the mound

The 2011 GW baseball program
pinned its hopes on three talented
freshmen who were expected to
have an immediate impact on the
pitching staff- Owen Beightol, Tay¬
lor Lambke and Colin Milon.

'This team is put together a little
differently than our recent GW
squads," seventh-year head coach
Steve Mrowka said. "We are going
to have more pitching depth to go
along with a solid defense. The
offense will continue to focus on
the short game, but an increase in
power is expected."

The Colonials graduated nine
seniors, including the entire start¬
ing infield and two-thirds of the
starting rotation, and two players
who were drafted by the Kansas
City Royals.

On March 2 in their home
opener against Georgetown, the
team lost 12-7.

After losing seven straight
games, senior starter Tommy Gately
surrendered only one run and four
hits against UMBC on March 10.

"The weather definitely had
something to do with it, but I usu¬
ally do really like to work quick,"

Gately said. "1 knew this team,
we've pitched against them before.
A big mentality is, they're kind of
free-swingers, so I knew I had to
get ahead and stay ahead the whole
game."

In the regular season, GW ended
with a 3-2 victory over Temple on
May 21.

Senior Brendon Kelliher was
named to the A-10 All-Conference
First Team. Kelliher concluded the
2011 regular season as the A-10
leader in home runs with 15 and
second in total bases (136).

On June 7 redshirt-senior
pitcher Bobby Lucas Jr. was chosen
by the Washington Nationals in the
27th round of the Major League
Baseball First Year Player Draft.
Lucas's selection marked the 12th
consecutive year that a GW baseball
player had been selected in the
draft. Lucas finished the regular
season as the A-10 Conference
leader with 95 strikeouts. He also
finished the season ranked fourth
in Division I with 11.92 strikeouts
per nine innings.

The Colonials finished 19-36
overall.

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New softball coacn added to tne program

The women's softball team
faced the most significant change
to the roster in 2011 with the ad¬
dition of new head coach Stacey
Schramm. They returned seven of
nine everyday starters and added
four players to the season's
squad.

The Colonials relied on junior
Kara Clauss to be the team's ace
with her pitching abilities.

"She always did her job on the
mound and, unfortunately either
we were not able to give her run
support or we were not able to
give her defense support," Sch¬
ramm said. "We are really looking
forward to building around her
for her senior year."

The team also returned every
starter on the infield, led by se¬

nior co-captain Katie Terrazas at
shortstop.

"My last season was a growing
and adjusting year, but I think
that it was important in re-af-
firming our confidence in our¬
selves and our teammates so that
we can take the next step to turn
this program around," MVP Ter¬
razas said. "We were way more
competitive than we have been
in the past and it was a really fun
season."

Freshman outfielder Chelsea
Lenhart proved to be the team's
best hitter. She hit lead off for the
team and was a tough hitter to
get out.

The Colonials came from
behind for the win against St.
Bonaventure on Mar. 19. The

doubleheader was a defining
moment for the team and for the
rest of the conference.

"With an early sweep of the
Bonnies, we were able to send a
message that we are better than
what was expected," Schramm
said. "More importantly, the team
realized that we are better than
what they expected."

The team split a doubleheader
and fell 5-4 to La Salle in the
second game to wrap up the 2011
season.

"Our season was an improve¬
ment from last year, although it
is still very clear we have many
steps to take before becoming a
top team in the A-10," Schramm
said. "There won’t be any more
question marks next year."

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CROSSING THE LINE

Injuries kept the men’s cross country team
from conference goals

The roster size of the
men's team was small for
the 2010 fall season, so
depth was the primary
concern for the squad. The
coaching staff dedicated
more time to each indi¬
vidual runner to help them
reach their potential.

"Coach Beil does a ton to
help improve the team, but I
think the biggest impact he
has is through his commit¬
ment," sophomore David
McCutcheon said.

A few of the runners
came into the season
nursing injuries from the
summer months. One of the
team's top recruits, fresh¬
man Jake Levine, fractured
his femur during the winter
of his senior year of high
school. The other top
recruit, freshman James
Stern, started the season
recovering from illness.
Coach Brian Beil changed

the intensity of training to
protect the smaller team
from further injuries.

"It's a brutal and unfor¬
giving sport, so we do our
best as a program to not
push the training too hard
so we can keep most of the
runners healthy throughout
the year," Beil said.

Though the team suf¬
fered injuries, all of the men
reached new personal best
times for the 8K during the
season.

The team was much
younger than it had been
in previous seasons and
had less experience run¬
ning together because their
injuries occurred at differ¬
ent times.

"I know that had we been
able to put them all to¬
gether on the same day, we
would have had a very good
team," Beil said.

The men's team set a goal

to improve their perfor¬
mance from the previous
season.

"I think we were poised
to that, but a few key in¬
juries in the middle of the
season set us back tremen¬
dously and we were forced
to run a somewhat short-
handed squad at the A-10
championships [on Oct.
30]," McCutcheon said.

The team lost only one
senior, Zach Borenstein,
for the 2011 fall season.
Borenstein's biggest per¬
sonal accomplishment was
his improved 2008 time at
the Paul Short Invitational
on Oct. 2 by almost two
minutes.

Coach Beil looked
forward to the future and
expected the core group of
McCutcheon, Alex Dadds,
Stern, Levine and Daniel
Kleine to lead the team in
the 2011 fall season.

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A united pack produced new personal best times

The women's cross country team
was a close-knit group in 2010 as
they added only one new rummer
to their squad.

“The great thing about being
captain this year was that my team¬
mates were my best friends, so it
wasn't hard for us all to want to
work hard and run fast together,''
captain Jessica Stern said.

The team had bad luck with
injuries for two key runners, which
hurt the team score and its chance
for success in the conference. Stern
and her sister, sophomore Juliana,
both dealt with injury problems
during the pre-season summer
months.

“As a distance runner it's crucial

to be able to get in a lot of mileage
leading up to the cross country sea¬
son," head coach Brian Beil said.

Although Jessica recovered from
her Achilles tendon injury, she was
unable to make up for the missed
time over the summer in order to
reach her goals for the season. The
team became even smaller after
Juliana was forced to miss the 2010
season because of her injury.

Beil lightened the training sched¬
ule so the small roster could avoid
untimely injuries.

Despite the small group, almost
every runner achieved new per¬
sonal best times.

“As a team, I think that although
we were really small this year, we

were the most united and support¬
ive of each other that we have ever
been," Jessica said.

The team aimed to bring in the
largest recruiting class ever in 2011
to help with the depth of the team.

The women’s team was led by
senior Megan Hogan who went on
to become two-time Conference
Champion, three-time All-Confer¬
ence, two-time A-10 Cross Country
Student-Athlete of the Year, two-
time All Mid Atlantic Region and
three-time NCAA Nationals quali¬
fier.

Hogan concluded her season with
an eighth-place finish at the NCAA
Cross Country Championships on
Nov. 22 in Terre Haute, Ind.

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237

BOATSANDBRAWN

Men’s rowing boasted a strong team of
young athletes

The 2011 men's
rowing team featured
big and strong under*
classmen with tremen¬
dous potential. The
team was dominated by
freshmen and sopho¬
mores.

"With freshmen and
sophomores composing
nearly three-fourths of
the team this season,
the team struggled
early with composure
in races and the typical
growing pains," team
MVP Craig Helmsetter
said.

After four months of
competition in the win¬
ter season, the team
raced in the two-day
GW Invitational Regatta
on April 9 and 10.

Second-year head
coach Mark Davis
increased the volume
and intensity of the

program, focusing on
technique and overall
fitness of the athletes.

"Coach Davis has
been able to steadily
improve the speed of
the program, leaving us
primed to take advan¬
tage of upcoming race
opportunities and races
for many seasons to
come," senior Helmset¬
ter said.

The program's
growth occurred
simultaneously with
the inaugural Potomac
Challenge Cup, which
featured international
entries from Oxford
and Brock Universities.
The Colonials lost by
.2 seconds in the petite
final against Canada's
Brock University.

"The season was
full of steady improve¬
ments from all boats,"

Helmsetter said. "The
team learned quickly
and had some of its
best practices and
races late in the season,
peaking just in time for
the league champion¬
ships."

On May 15 at the
Eastern Sprints, the
men's 2nd Varsity 8 fin¬
ished first against Holy
Cross by .268 seconds.
The men's Varsity 8
finished in third place,
nine seconds behind
first place University
of Pennsylvania and
second place North¬
eastern.

"The lack of experi¬
ence hurt the team,
but not necessarily the
young rowers," Davis
said. "I have freshmen
that have years more
racing experience then
my seniors."

Women’s rowing capitalized on talent of first recruited class

The women's rowing team started
the season with new beginnings and
huge transitions. The varsity went
from being a senior-dominated crew
made up of walk-on rowers who
started rowing their freshmen year to
a freshman-dominated varsity boat,
packed full of members from the pro¬

gram's first ever recruited class.

"We were able to match our sixth
place team finish at A-10's from last
year with a very young Varsity boat,'
coach Eric Carcich said. "This bodes
well for the future as these young
athletes develop over the next three
years."

The team matched their sixth
place team finish at A-10's with a
young varsity boat from the previous
year. The team's strength, however,
was also its weakness.

"With youth, you have lots of posi¬
tive energy with no preconceived ex¬
pectations," Carcich said. "With youth,

you deal with inconsistency."

In the Inaugural Potomac Cup on
April 10, the women's varsity 8 lost to
Navy by 1.1 seconds.

At the A-10 Championships on April
14, the women's rowing team entered
four events: the varsity 8, second var¬
sity 8, varsity 4, and 4B. They won the
Varsity 4 and Varsity 8 Petit Finals at
the 16th annual A-10 Women's Rowing
Championships. The Colonials placed

sixth in the nine-team event with 24
points.

On May 1 at the 2011 Eastern College
Athletic Conference Mid Atlantic/New
England Regional Rowing Champion¬
ships, the women's rowing team won
the silver medal in the Second Varsity 8
with a time of 7:13.52.

"We were able to better our finish at
the historic Eastern Sprints Champion¬
ships," Carcich said. "This year marks

the end of an era with the Sprints of¬
ficially coming to an end."

The Automatic Qualifier was around
the corner, which ended the oldest
women's regatta in the world and made
room for Conference Championships on
the weekend before Selection Monday.

On May 15, the Colonials tallied 52
total points and finished in 15th place
at the Eastern Association of Women's
Rowing Colleges Eastern Sprints.

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SPIKE!

GW Volleyball fell
short of theA-10
championship
tournament

The GW women's volley¬
ball team consisted of young
players with dedicated prac¬
tice techniques. The team was
made up of mostly freshmen
and sophomores, but also
boasted strong upperclassman
experience.

Senior captain Katie Zulandt
and sophomore Lauren Whyte

were both named to the A-10
All- Conference Second team.

"It was an honor to be rec¬
ognized as an All-Conference
player," Zulandt said. "Being se¬
lected alongside Lauren made
it even more meaningful."

Zulandt's defensive play
helped start the season off
with a positive outlook. She

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made 90 blocks in total, de¬
spite an injury at the end of the
season.

"Katie Zulandt had one of
the best senior years for a
middle hitter in the history
of GW volleyball," coach Jojit
Coronel said.

After Zulandt was injured,
the rest of the team stepped up

its game.

"Candace Silva-Martin
became our rock in ball control
and senior Hannah Stuart
stepped up and played a great
match defensively versus St.
Louis and Xavier," Coronel said.

The defining match of the
season was the five-game
match at Fordham on Oct. 9

when the team won 19-17.

The team gave up a big lead in
game five.

"We were resilient, tough
and brave," Coronel said.

In the final match of the sea¬
son on Nov. 14, the Colonials
lost to Xavier, which placed GW
in seventh place in the A-10
Conference. Only the top six

teams qualified for the champi¬
onship tournament.

"In retrospect, this year's
team consisted of very good
volleyball players who were
young, inexperienced and ath¬
letic" Coronel said.

The season ended with an
overall record of 17-15 and 6-9
in the A-10 Conference.

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PAIN AND PROGRESS

Men's soccer coach George Lidster
described the 2010 season as a chal¬
lenging one, with only two seniors on
the team and a class of ten freshmen. A
combination of injuries and the young,
inexperienced athletes prevented the
team from reaching the Atlantic 10
tournament.

"Injuries had a major impact on the
season with our two top goalkeepers
being out for most of the season and
one of our senior captains missing the
second half of the season," Lidster said.

Goalkeeper Brendan Lafferty had
to sit out a majority of the season after
getting his second concussion. Backup

goalkeeper Devon Dubay was already
injured, so defender Jake Davis found
himself in goal for much of the season.

"It was a tough adjustment, but I
wanted to help my team out in any
way possible, even if it meant playing
a position I had little experience at,"
Davis said.

Men’s Soccer I 243

Out went the old, in came the new

Since 11 seniors had graduated the
previous May, the team was a youthful
group that included ten freshmen for the
2010 season.

"There were many positives with
the freshmen getting valuable playing
experience," Lidster said. "The new team
developed a good chemistry and a great

fighting spirit"

Striker Seth Rudolph said the team
came together throughout the season and
showed their strength at the Colonials'
last game against Saint Joseph's on Nov.

7. During the game, Rudolph tallied his
second hat trick of the season. He was
named to the A-10 All-Conference Second

Team and scored ten goals in the 2010
season.

"This season was one to learn from
and our team hopes to improve for the
future," Rudolph said.

The Colonials finished their season
3-15-0 overall and 1-8-0 in the A-10
Conference.

AWARD-WINNING

GOALS

Women’s soccer worked for
recognition

Although the women’s soccer
team did not make it to the A-10
tournament in 2010, the team
and its individual players were
awarded many honors. Senior
midfielder Kristen Slack was
named to the 2010-2011 College
Sports Information Directors of
America/ESPN Academic All-Dis¬
trict 2 second team, while senior
Jillian Morgan was named to the
All-Conference Second Team and
freshman Alex Neal was named to
the All-Rookie squad. As a team,
GW women's soccer earned the
2010 National Soccer Coaches
Association of American College
Team Academic award.

Morgan moved positions from
midfielder to defender at the start
of the season.

"I actually feel that center-back
is my most natural position and
the one where I have the most fun,
so moving from midfielder back to
defender was quite an easy transi¬
tion for me," Morgan said.

Morgan proved herself to the
A-10 Conference.

"I am extremely proud of Jillian
Morgan, who earned the respect of
the A-10 coaches and was named
to the All Conference team,” 11th-
year head coach Tanya Vogel said.

Morgan was also voted MVP by
her teammates.

The defining games of the sea¬
son were versus Drexel and Dela¬
ware. The Colonials beat Drexel

3-1 on Sept. 17 and Neal scored
the game-winning goal for a 2-1
win against Delaware on Sept.

19. Beating two CAA opponents
kicked off a seven game winning
streak and gave the team a lot of
confidence. The winning streak
ended after losing 1-0 to Charlotte
on Oct.15.

Older teammates—eight seniors
and two graduate students—had
a big impact on the season. These
senior members provided leader¬
ship and direction. “Not only did
they show everything that it takes
to be successful on the field, but
they also provided support off the
field," forward Claire Haft said.

The younger faces of the team
set goals for themselves.

“As a forward, my biggest chal¬
lenge was capitalizing on the
opportunities I had to score," Haft
said.

Although the team did not
make it to the A-10 tournament,
the multiple recognitions they
received motivated them to train
harder for the 2011 season.

“We are all disappointed in how
the season ended, but now that
we can reflect on the season as a
whole, we believe we got better as
a program and look forward to our
2011 fall season when we are able
to win more Atlantic 10 Confer¬
ence games," Vogel said.

The season finished overall 9-9-
0 and 3-6-0 in the A-10.

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BIG SHOTS

Men’s basketball worked to overcome
offensive problems

The men’s basketball team was consis¬
tent, scored points and won games, but
ultimately the squad’s problems on the
offensive court stopped its season short

Sophomore Lasan Kromah suffered from
a foot injury at the beginning of the season.
The top-returning scorer from the previous
season was out indefinitely from this injury,
which he sustained on Oct. 30. The Colo¬
nials also suffered without senior center
Jabari Edwards for a month while he was
out for knee surgery.

In the opening game of the season on
Nov. 16, the Colonials fell to Boston Univer¬
sity. The loss broke a streak of five straight
season-opening victories for the team. They
had trouble scoring early, especially without
leading scorer Kromah.

However, in the second game of the
season, the Colonials redeemed themselves
and defeated Marist 79-59. The win gave
10th year head coach Karl Hobbs his 150th
career victory in a second-round game of
the 2010 Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season
Tip-Off on Nov. 17. Taylor led the players
with a career-high 23 points. GW then
hosted the consolation-round game of the
Tip-Off on Nov. 22. The team lost to Hamp¬
ton in the final game of the Tip-Off.

“At the defensive end, we were pretty ag¬
gressive,’’ Johnson said. “But on offense, we
executed well, our shots were there, we just
didn't hit them.”

After losing the next two games, the Co¬
lonials identified their problem as shooting
struggles.

“We've been struggling pretty much all
year shooting the ball,” Hobbs said. “I think
as a team we shoot around 30 percent I
thought that we had a chance to turn the
momentum around and we just struggled
making shots.”

The team was also forced to find a way to
make up for Kromah's absence.

“At the end of the day, when you stop a
team that has 14 possessions and they only
score five points, we have to find a way to
capitalize on that,” Hobbs said. “Every night
a different guy will have to step up.”

Sophomore Dwayne Smith took on a

shooting and rebounding role in order to
help the team's efforts.

“After the losses, we just got together and
made sure we knew what we could improve
on,” Smith said. “We just stuck together and
never got down on each other.'The Colo¬
nials won their season-high fourth straight
game against Saint Joseph's University on
Jan. 1, following wins against La Salle, How¬
ard, Holy Cross and East Carolina. Sopho¬
more Bryan Bynes matched his career-high
13 points and hit all three of his three-point
attempts against Saint Joseph's.

The team then won their fifth straight
match-up against Fordham on Jan. 11.

“Our stops have been helping us get a
lot of easy baskets and giving guys better
looks,” Taylor said. “We're moving the ball
more and doing the extra pass so we can
get that nice shot fade. But it's a matter of us
hitting more shots when we're open.”

In the first round of the A-10 Tourna¬
ment, the Colonials faced Saint Joseph's for
the second time. On May 8, Saint Joseph's
pulled off one of the biggest upsets in A-10
Tournament history with a 71-59 overtime
victory. The fifth-seeded Colonials succeed¬
ed in fighting back during the second half
with an aggressive defense, but their energy
did not follow them into overtime.

“I think the whole team was fatigued
by that point,” Hobbs said. “We exerted so
much energy. We put the ball in [Tony's]
hands and he did a great job making some
good plays to put us in position to win the
game."

The emotional game took a lot of physi¬
cal exertion.

“We obviously expended a great deal of
energy to put ourselves in position to win
the game at the end,” Hobbs said. “We had
one costly turnover that led to an easy bas¬
ket by them and it was an uphill battle from
that point on."

Hobbs made a point for the men's team
to remember this particular game.

“Coach told us to remember this game so
that we'll work hard this offseason and not
be in this position next year,” junior Aaron
Ware said.

ADVANTAGE

Women’s basketball
boasted offensive strategy

Some of the biggest news in
women's basketball history oc¬
curred in Foggy Bottom during
the 2010-2011 season. Junior Kye
Allums became the first openly
transgender male student-athlete
to compete im the Colonials'
Division I women's basketball
program. On the court, however,
players Danni Jackson, Tiana Mey¬
ers and Tara Booker defined the
season. The trio were major offen¬
sive weapons.

"I'm really trying to get to the
bucket as much as I can and get
everyone involved," Jackson said.
"I'm just trying to be aggressive
and be the dominant player I once
was and can be still."

In the opening round of the Best
Buy Classic, the Colonials lost to
Green Bay 75-51. This loss marked
the first loss of a season-open for
the first time in five seasons.

In the home opener on Nov. 18,
the women's team won their first
game of the season against Coppin
State 63-42. The Colonials were led
by Allums' 12 points and 11 points
from juniors Booker and Myers
and sophomore Megan Nipe. The
Colonials focused on gaining early
advantage of full-court defensive
pressure.

After opening a strong game
against St. Bonaventure on Jan.

15, Jackson limped off the court at

half time, which left the Colonials
without their starting guard for
the second half of the game. Head
coach Mike Bozeman was frustrat¬
ed with the outcome of the game.

"We missed every kind of shot,"
Bozeman said. "We missed mid¬
range shots, we missed three-point
shots, we missed layups, so that
turns back to a lack of focus."

The loss was the Colonials'
seventh-straight. This included
the 60-50 loss against Rutgers in
which junior center Sara Mostafa
made a career-high 23 points.

The women posted their second
straight victory over St. Louis fol¬
lowing their game against Rhode
Island. Booker led the team with
21-points for a 49-36 win.

While injuries plagued the team
throughout the season, Bozeman
attributed obstacles, as well as
improvement, to the girls' attitude.

"We came out for one practice
and didn't use the basketball for
plays," Bozeman said. "It's not
about the plays for us. It's about
the mental approach to the game."

In the first round of the A-10
Championship, the fate of No. 11
seed GW again came down to the
final possession. The loss against
Dayton ended the season at 8-21.

Hatchet Reporter Noah Cohen
contributed to this report.

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Men's Squash

251

Men’s squash moved up five spots in national rankings

The men's squash team
began their season with 10
consecutive wins. They also
recorded the biggest win in
program history over 15 th-
ranked Bowdoin on Dec. 5.

On Feb. 5, the team fell
9-0 to Franklin and Marshall.
Captain Mike Bower played his
final home match against the
Diplomats.

"[Mike] is so serious and so
mature," head coach Wendy
Lawrence said. "Sometimes
our men have trouble focusing,
but never Mike. He is always so

focused. He is one of our hard¬
est workers."

The Colonials ended their
regular season ranked 17th in
the College Squash Associa¬
tion. They secured the top seed
in the Summers Cup (C Divi¬
sion) and defeated Hamilton
and Wesleyan before falling to
Bowdoin in the championship.

The team concluded their
season as the 18th-ranked
team in the nation, their high¬
est ever end of season ranking.

Sophomores Omar Sobhy
and Islam El-Fiky represented

GW at the College Squash As¬
sociation Individual Nationals
at Dartmouth College on March
7.

Sobhy entered the tour¬
nament as the 88th-ranked
player in the CSA and won the
Malloy Cup Championships
and the individual champion¬
ships. His accomplishments
marked the first time a GW
player had advanced past the
second round of nationals. He
finished with a ranking of No.
33 in the U.S.

Third year coach Lawrence

led the team to reach their goal
of breaking into the top 20. She
implemented extra practices to
achieve this goal.

"I am really looking forward
to next year like everyone else
on the team," El-Fiky said. "We
all worked really hard this
year and are looking forward
to reaching our highest goal,
which is moving up to Group A
at Nationals next year."

Hatchet reporter Jake
Deitcher contributed to this
report.

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SQUASHING THE
COMPETITION

I Women’s squash
j secured highest
end-of-season

; ranking to date

The women’s squash team was led by a
new, yet familiar face for the 2011 season.

1 Fifth-year men's squash head coach Wendy
Lawrence took on the role of head coach

! for the women's team, as well.

Led by two seniors and two juniors,
the team also gained valuable help from
1 first-year assistant coach Jake Gross. Two
recruits replaced each graduated senior.

| On Feb. 5 against Franklin and Marshall,
women's squash won its third match in a
row after losing four straight matches at
the beginning of January.

In the final game of the season against
Brown on Feb. 13, the team played without
two regulars, freshmen Jackie Shea and
Jyung Min Kim, and lost 9-0.

! Because the Colonials were the 2010

Walker Cup Champions (C Division), they
moved up to the Kurtz Cup (B Division)
and were set to face No. 9 Brown in the
first round of the College Squash Associa¬
tion Team Nationals on Feb. 18.

After losing to Brown in the open¬
ing match, GW moved to the consolation
bracket and beat No. 14 Columbia 5-4.

; They secured the No. 15 ranking, the

highest end-of-season ranking in program
history.

Junior Caroline Shumway earned a five-
set victory, followed by wins in straight
sets from Kim and senior Eliza Ehrlich.

! Shea and freshman Kelly Barnes were

tied for the most individual victories in
! the season with 12 victories from the top

ladder spot until Shea earned her 13th
individual victory after Nationals.

! The women's squash team finished the

season 13-7.

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255

SPRINGING
INTO ACTION

Unity earned the Colonials fourth
place in the A-10 Championship

The biggest strength of the
men's swimming squad in 2011
was unity. This unity was not
limited to the men's squad alone,
but also included the women's
team. The two squads practiced
together and were always re¬
ferred to as George Washington
University swimming rather
than the men's and women's
teams.

“From a personal viewpoint, I
would not have made it through
certain practices or meets
without my team," co-captain
Niklas Glenesk said. "We all rely
on each other, be it for help with
school* swimming, injuries, or
just being there for a teammate."

The Colonials kicked off the
season on Oct. 1 at the Po¬
tomac Relays against D.C. rivals
American and Catholic. The
team had lost only one senior
and added four freshmen, as
well as a sophomore transfer.

The squad was headlined by a
strong class of sophomores with
a tight group of freshman on
their heels. Sophomore transfer
Phillip Graeter made a quick
impression in middle distance
events.

Head coach and Co A-10
Men's Swimming Coach of the

Year Dan Rhinehart acknowl¬
edged that the swimmers were
both students and athletes and
understood that the first priority
was the classroom.

"He [Rhinehart] also un¬
derstood that we are leaders
on campus by being student-
athletes and gave us the respon¬
sibility to give our all, be it in
the pool or in the classroom,"
Glenesk said.

Five swimmers on the men's
team were named to the A-10
Commissioner's Honor Roll,
which proved their hard work.

Proof of the team’s work
in the water came at the A-10
Championships on Feb. 23-26
when the men's squad took
fourth out of seven teams, earn¬
ing 223.5 points. Phillip Graeter,
Marshall Seedorff, Alex Etz and
Niccolo Wilson worked together
to win the 400-yard freestyle
relay with a time of 3:03.13.

The A-10 Champion¬
ships were almost a mirror of
the regular season competi¬
tions," Rhinehart said. "We
started strong, performed tough
through the hard-training pe¬
riods of the season in an uphill
climb, and finished strong when
it counted "

LITTLE

FISH,

BIG

POND

Colonials took eighth in the
A-10 Championships

The only three seniors on the
women's swim team in 2011, co¬
captains Sarah Beggs and Noelle
Miesfeld, along with team-record
holder Faola Leor, led a group of
13 freshmen into the season.

"To the best of my ability 1 at¬
tempted to answer any questions
they may have asked, or offered
my support and help to them if
they needed me," Leor said. "1
have taken up a more ‘lead by
example' role when it came to
our underclassmen since both
of our women's captains did an
excellent job of guiding our new
freshmen through their first
season."

Leor broke her own GW
record in the 100-yard free¬
style with a time of 50.55 at the
George Mason Patriot Invita¬
tional on Nov. 21. She also broke
three GW records in the 200-
yard individual medley, the 50-
yard freestyle and the 100-yard
butterfly individual medley at
the A-10 Championships.

Coach Dan Rhinehart, in his
12th year of coaching, motivated
the Colonials to breach their
previous tenth place finish at the
previous season's A-10 Champi¬
onships.

"It was exciting to have 13
new freshmen, but at the same

time, it was 13 people on a learn¬
ing curve," coach Rhinehart said.

He also added two assistant
coaches, Shea Manning and
Lauren Fuchs, to the swimming
program to help coach the men's
and women's squads.

"Dan is an amazing coach,"
freshman Caroline Meyers said.
"He makes time for each individ¬
ual swimmer on a team of over
40. He brought a great attitude
to the pool deck everyday and
made me want to be the best I
can be."

Meyers broke GW's program
record in the 400-yard individual
medley with a time of 4:28.85 at
the A-10 Championships. Mey¬
ers, along with Sydney Saunders
and Sloan Saunders posted top
times in each event they swam
this season.

The honors continued when
five swimmers on the women's
squad were named to the A-10
Commission's Honor Roll.

"They wrapped up the season
with five new individual and
three relay records, and moved
up the ladder at A-lOs," Rhine¬
hart said.

In the A-10 Championships
on Feb. 23-26, the Colonials took
eighth out of ten teams with
218.5 points.

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259

SQUAD OF

Men’s tennis hit their way to the
NCAA Championships

The 2011 men's tennis team
returned four A-10 All Conference
players from the previous seasons.
These returning headliners in¬
cluded Erik Hannah, Christopher
Kushma, Ugur Atalay and Yan Levin-
ski. In addition to these powerhouse
veterans, new players Alex van Gil,
Viktor Svensson and Ulrik Thomsen
were expected to be the backbone
of the team. Freshman Svensson
finished 13-5 in doubles and 24-7 in
singles.

Fifth-year head coach Greg Mu¬
noz put personal goals high on the
priority list for his student-athletes.
He believed that a team was stron¬
ger for the improvements of one
member.

'As long as you played hard in
practice, he would be reasonable
with you and gave you the balance
you needed to be a successful stu¬
dent-athlete," senior Hannah said.
"We all wanted to work hard for him
because he worked hard for us."

On the final day of the 2011 A-10
Conference Men's Tennis Champion¬
ships, the Colonials beat defending
league champion Xavier, 4-0.

"After working hard for the whole
year, we were confident we were
going to win A-lOs because we felt
we put more effort in than every
other team," Hannah said.

By winning conference, the team
received an automatic bid into the
NCAA Championships.

"I thought we should have fin¬
ished top 75 this year, but we had
some tough 4-3 losses," Munoz said.
"The good news is we finally won
conference and our new recruits
will make a huge difference in those
tight matches."

The Colonials made their first
ever NCAA Championships appear¬
ance after capturing its first A-10
Conference title since 1979.

"Making history was an amaz¬
ing feeling," Munoz said. "We were
proud to have brought this title
back home to GW."

They lost to Duke in the first
round of the NCAA Championships
May 13 in Durham, N.C.

"Next year we will strive to make
it to the NCAA by our national rank¬
ing (top-40) and not just by winning
conference," Munoz said.

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DOUBLE

THE

POINTS

Women’s tennis finished the season
with double-digit wins

Co-captains Jennifer Hirsch and Jac¬
queline Corba headlined seven return¬
ers and three newcomers on the 2011
women's tennis squad.

"As a team, we worked really hard in
both practice and matches in pursuit
of our goals and I think our hard work
ethic provided us with confidence
when it came to facing our bigger op¬
ponents and when we were in tougher
situations," Corba said.

The team earned a 15-9 overall
dual-match record versus last year’s
11-11 record. Their consistent perfor¬
mance in dual matches was symbolic of
the team's overall strategy. Their two
conference losses were to Richmond
and Temple.

"These tournament losses occurred
without our number-one player who
had injured herself early in the tourna¬
ment," coach Dawn Buth said.

The Colonials' weakness was
doubles, where they struggled to get
points in some matches.

"We worked on these problems
through specific drills and with pat¬
terned point play," Corba said. "These

drills helped me step into the court
more, to take away time from my op¬
ponents."

Team MVP Mimi Hamling had the
distinction of leading the team in
nearly every team statistic. Hamling
had the highest winning percentage on
the team in both singles and doubles
and had five wins and one loss in Con¬
ference play.

"Mimi approached every practice
with intensity and purpose, her work
ethic was impeccable, she never made
excuses and she was an unwavering
team player," Buth said. "These are the
types of leaders we want in our ath¬
letic and in our public communities."

The Colonials wrapped up the sea¬
son with a 12-7 spring season record,
the second consecutive season with a
double-digit win total. They finished
fourth at the 2011 A-10 Champion¬
ships on April 1.

"The program is improving tremen¬
dously with each season and this is due
to the culture of positivity, strong work
ethic and mental toughness that our
athletes embody," Buth said.

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MAKING WAVES

Men’s water polo gained
experience

The men's water polo team
went into the 2011 season with
just one senior leading with his
experience. The rest of the Colo¬
nials' roster consisted of fresh¬
men and sophomores, which
made for a young team.

“It was a season of a lot of
rookie mistakes, but by the end
of the year the team was playing
a lot of mistake-free water polo,”
coach Scott Reed said. “The team
accomplished its goals of prepar¬
ing themselves for success next
year.''

The freshmen certainly
turned it out. Freshman Nate
Little scored a team high of 70
goals and freshman Daniel Tyner
had a team high of 92 points,
and also earned CWFA All-South
Second Team.

“As a young team, we im¬
proved a lot during the season
and this offseason, and plan to
carry over our improvements
into next season,'' Tyner said.

Reed pushed the team during
the four-hour practices with
many drills to fix small mistakes.

“I think Coach Reed provided

a good environment and good
atmosphere to be successful,"
Tyner said.

Goalkeeper Cameron Illes
also made GW history when he
made 19 saves against Navy on
Oct. 6. This single-game program
record highlighted Illes's strong
defense abilities.of The young
offense of the men's team also
stood out in the number of goals
scored.

“As a team we were extremely
strong on offense, despite being
as young as we were," Reed said.
“Our top three scorers were
freshmen."

Although the men's team held
a 5-3 lead at halftime during
Southerners on Nov. 7, fifth-
seeded Mercyhurst grabbed the
lead in the fourth quarter. The
Colonials took sixth place at the
CWPA Southern Division Cham¬
pionship.

“This is an extremely promis¬
ing team that has a great future
ahead of them," Reed said. “With
the lessons learned this year
they are prepared to succeed in
the next season."

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TREADING

WATER

Women’s water polo
finished at No. 8 seed

The women's water polo team played
in the newly realigned Southern Divi¬
sion of the Collegiate Water Polo Asso¬
ciation. This meant a change from three
divisions to a pair of six-team divisions.

"We have a young team with seven
freshmen, new faces who will be bal¬
anced out by our seven upperclassmen,"
coach Scott Reed said.

The Colonials played additional
home games and received an automatic
bid to the league's Eastern Champion¬
ship for a shot at a berth in the NCAA
Final Four.

Women’s Water Polo I 265

"We always like playing at home
because the team really is able to feed
off of the crowd," Reed said.

On March 28, the women beat
Mercyhurst 12-4 in a defensive break¬
through. At the first ever GW Women's
Water Polo Colonials Invite, GW also
beat Villanova 13-5.

"We had our meetings during the
week and we practiced defense a lot,"
junior attack Allison Peotter said. "We
knew that we would have to defend well
against the teams at the invite."

Peotter was named the team 2011

MVP. She topped GW's career lists in as¬
sists, steals and swim-offs won, and was
on pace to become the program' leader
in goals and points in 2012. Senior goal¬
keeper Charlotte Schou had a season
total of 247 saves, the fourth-highest
single season save record in program
history.

The team linked their defensive suc¬
cess with an efficient offense.

"We cannot forget about what makes
us a good team," Reed said. "When we
play hard defensively, our offense picks
up. That is when we play at our best."

The team finished the season with
the No. 8 seed in the 11-team CWPA
Eastern Championship.

On April 29, the Colonials beat ninth-
seeded Mercyhurst again in the opening
game of the tournament. However, after
they fell to No. 6 Michigan, GW finished
in seventh-place against Bucknell on
May 1.

They finished the season with a 7-20
overall record.

Hatchet Reporter Jake Dietcher
contributed to this report

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Gymnastics

267

MAKING

ON THE

Gymnastics squad balanced individual talents

The gymnastics team featured a trio of
talented upperclassmen in addition to four
returning performers and a large incoming
class of seven freshmen.

"The 2011 season was one that allowed
us to reinforce the foundation of the future
of GW gymnastics26th season coach Mar¬
gie Foster-Cunningham said.

Lone senior Leslie Delima provided
competitive leadership to the seven fresh¬
man newcomers. She concluded her career
by qualifying for a fourth consecutive NCAA
Regional and earned First Team All-EAGL
honors on the balance beam, floor exercise
and all-around.

She also set career-high scores in all
events in 2011.

"The team was excited and united in the
journey this year," Foster-Cunningham said.
"With only one graduating senior, we have a
bright future ahead."

On Feb. 13, the team recorded a season-
high team score in a 192.500-187.825 dual
meet victory over William and Mary.

On March 19, the Colonials concluded
their 2011 season with a score of 192.575
in the EAGL Championships. GW hosted
the championships for the first time at the
newly renovated Charles E. Smith Center.
They competed against Maryland, New
Hampshire, North Carolina, NC State, Pitts¬
burgh, Rutgers and West Virginia.

Five gymnasts qualified for the first
round of the NCAA Championships. Delima,
sophomore Kayla Carto, redshirt sopho¬
more Monique Blount, and freshmen Kiera
Kenney and Betsy Zander competed in
individuals events at the Championships at
the University of Georgia. Delima finished in
12th place overall in the all-around. Zander
finished in 17th place, and Carto finished in
19th place.

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Golf 1 269

STAYINGTHECOURSE

Golf team showed
improvement on the green

After two years of steady improvement in its
conference, the 2011 GW golf team aimed to meet
its goal of finishing among the top schools in the
conference.

"I’m happy with the team the we have down here,"
head coach Terry Shaffer said. "Everyone started to
gel at the right time."

Junior and MVP Andres Pumariega won his
third straight individual title on April 4 at the Penn
Quaker Invitational. He helped GW place third at the
invitational.

Pumariega also won individual medal honors in
the 51-player field at the George Washington Invita¬
tional men’s gold tournament on March 19. He took
first place at the invitational and became the first
Colonial to win a 54-hole tournament since 2005.

"Golf’s kind of an interesting game," Shaffer said.
"While you're playing against other teams, you are
not really playing against other teams. You are play¬
ing against the golf course."

The Colonials finished sixth at the A-10 Confer¬
ence Men’s Golf Championships. The team headed to
the 2011 tournament backed by greater experience
and depth. The squad's youngest player was a junior.

The team combined to shoot a 314 on May 14 in
the final round of the 33rd annual conference.

"I’m disappointed we didn't finish higher and I
know our guys are, too," Shaffer said. "I know what
we are going to work on as a priority moving for¬
ward and that is the short game."

Hatchet Writer Noah Cohen contributed to

this report.

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LEADERS,

GAINING

EXPERIENCE

Women’s lacrosse battled
inconsistency, but
accomplished goals

The GW women’s lacrosse pro¬
gram entered its 10th season as a
NCAA Division I varsity sport in 2011.

The team continued to improve and
boasted seven returning starters and
18 returning letter winners from the
previous season.

Coach Tara Hannaford encour¬

aged the girls to do extra stick work,
conditioning and shooting outside
of everyday practice. With both their
skills and experience, the seniors took
up the task of leading the team.

"Junior Hilary Quinn was the most
consistent player for us this year,”
Hannaford said. "She marked up the

opponent's top attacker and made
great defensive stops.”

Sarah Phillips, Megan Seidman and
Nicole Lacey had successful years on
the offensive end. Phillips became the
program’s career assist leader and
Lacey was the program’s single game,
season and career draw control leader.

Lacrosse

271

"The strengths of the team were in the
unity and strong bond that we had as a
team," Lacey said. "We had a lot of energy
this season and everyone got really ex¬
cited before each game."

The first complete game against Vil-
lanova on Mar.17 defined the Colonials
squad. Opening the game with six con¬

secutive goals, they won 14-8.

"Defensively, we were aggressive and
had huge stops," Hannaford said. "We
pushed the ball in transition and offen¬
sively had outstanding goals."

However, the inconsistency of the
games affected the long-term success of
the team.

"We could have an outstanding game
one day, and then a not so good game
right after that," Lacey said.

The Colonials lost 18-10 in their
regular-season finale against A-10 rival
Richmond on April 22. They finished the
2011 season 6-11 overall and 3-4 in the
A-10 Conference.

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Spirit groups brought positivity to athletes and modeled
Colonials’ spirit to spectators

With the newly renovated Smith
Center, practice facilities for the GW
Spirit programs were better than
ever and an inspiration for new
routines.

"We've been able to utilize more
space in the end zones, which allows
us to better engage with the fans,"
coach Ariz Matute said.

Enhancements to the lights and
sound in the Smith Center also
added a new feel to the basketball

games.

In 2010, both the First Ladies
Dance Team and the GW Cheer Team
celebrated their 10th consecutive
year of competition at the National
Championship and National Cheer¬
leading championships, respectively.

"As always, our goal is to contrib¬
ute a sense of school spirit among
students and throughout campus,
whether it is at basketball games,
events on campus, or throughout

the Washington Metropolitan area,"
Matute said.

GW Spirit displayed their new
team at Colonial Invasion on Sept.
17. GW Cheer combined gymnastics
and smiles while the First Ladies
paired up with the men's basket¬
ball team for a dance number. Big
George, Little George and the Hippo
danced their way onto the court, as
well, and displayed new moves to
hype up the crowd.

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becelebrated

JACOB JONES

Dear Jacob,

You have always reached for the sky and
came back with the stars!

You set your standards high and climb up
and over all mountains in your way.

You are strong, kind, loving and courageous!

Always remember God’s grace surrounds
you and continues to guide you along each
and every step!

The world is already a better place for
having you in it.

We are forever proud and love you always.

- Dad & Mom

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GABI MARVIN

WITH LOVE WE CONGRATULATE GABI

We’re so proud of your many accomplishments.
We know that you will go far in life and wish you
many blessings along the way! It has been a joy
watching you grow from a sweet, bubbly little
girl to a beautiful young lady. You light up the
room whenever you are around.

We love you so much!

Mom, Dad, Zach, Brittany, Natalie and Sabrina

“Truth is generally the best
vindication against slander.”
- Abraham Lincoln

“Beware of rashness, but
with energy and sleepless
vigilance go forward and give
us victories.”

- Abraham Lincoln

SONDRA NICOLE TUSA

CONGRATULATIONS

SONDRA!

We love you for
who you are and
are proud of all your
accomplishments!

Love, Mom and Dad

PAULETTE
LISA SUTTON

To Our Dearest Paulette,

You are the shining light in all our
lives. We are so proud of all your
achievements at GW. We know your
next path in life will be filled with lots of
success and many accomplishments.
Embrace life with your warm heart and
bright smile.

We love you so much,

Mom, Dad, Stephanie, Andrew and
Grandma Judy.

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ANDREW WIENGAND

Dear A.J.,

You have worked hard and served others well during your time at GW. The Lord has given you many
opportunities to explore the world. We now pray that your life will have a growing impact for good wherever
you continue to go. We are all very proud of you and know that the Lord “will be with you always.”

With all our Love,

Mom, Dad, Erin, Chuck, Emily, Amy, Ryan, David and Michael

ERICA

TARICA

Our Shining Star,

May you always keep growing.

Reach for the stars and the moon.

Mazel tov on your graduation from GWU
and always look ahead.

Follow your path, we will ALWAYS be right behind.
With infinite love

Mom, Dad, Rachel, Grandmas Irma & Shirley,
Grandpas David & Morris

NICOLE

MESSIER

CONGRATULATIONS

NICOLE!

Dear Nicole,

Thank you for being
a great daughter and
friend. It's been an
honor watching your
dedication and high
principles. You have
been an exceptional
gift to me and many
others. Good luck and
may God bless you
in all your endeavors.
With all your
blessings remember
to give thanks to the
Lord, for he is good;
his love endures
forever.

Love,

Dad

ELIZABETH KANE

Congratulations to our beautiful
college graduate!

You are an amazing person, and we are very
proud of everything you have accomplished.
The pride you feel earning your diploma at
one of the finest business schools is well
deserved.

You were born “to shine” and we know you will
be successful with whatever you do.

Wishing you much happiness for your future...
now go celebrate!

Love always,

Mom and Dad

Team Kane & Mays, 2005 lee Dame Champions
South Atlantic Region, performing their free dance
at the Ice Dance Championships, Lake Placid, NY.

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ABBY AGBOOLA

CONGRATULATIONS PRINCESS FARIDAT AMUDALAT
ABIOLA, YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION AND A HOLDING
PILLAR TO THE FAMILY. RIDA YOU ARE THE BEST AND
THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF BIGGER AND BETTER
THINGS TO COME. FROM PS 30 SINY.TO IS72 SINY
TO NMH MASSACHUSETTS AND NOW @ GWU DC
YOU HAVE ALWAYS SHOWN COMPASSION AND
COMMITTMENT TO EVERYTHING YOU EMBARK ON.
GOOD LUCK AND REACH FOR THE STARS.

DAD MOM Dr NIKKY & UTHMAN

CARL BRUCE

WE KNOW HOW HARD YOU’VE WORKED TO GET
TO THIS DAY... - HOW DEEP YOUR DREAMS
RUN. HOW BRIGHT YOUR FUTURE SHINES...

- AND HOW MUCH YOU DESERVE TO BE
CELEBRATED. -- CONGRATULATIONS! GO GET
‘EM, COWBOY!!!

RODNEY SALAZAR

We are very proud of you and all of your
accomplishments you have achieved at GW. Keep up
the hard work because all of the opportunities you are
about to face in the future will be worthwhile.
Congratulations!

We love you! April, Ninang Olive and Ninong John

JASON KATZ

Dear Jason,

It is hard to believe our first
grandchild is graduating college.
It has been such a joy watching
you achieve the goals you set
for yourself these past four years
at GW. Good luck with your
future endeavors. There is no
doubt that you will be successful
at whatever you choose to do.
With Love and Pride,

Grandma & Grandpa Katz

MAUREEN KILROY

Congratulations Maureen!

You’ve grown into an inspirational person who is
adventurous, empathetic, and a deep, perceptive
thinker. We love and admire these qualities in you.

The spirited and gracious woman we know today was
always evident in the goofy, outgoing kid who charmed
strangers wherever she went. May you always maintain
your bright colors and imagination!

Dad, Wanda, and Caitlin

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SHELBY ANNE HARTMAN

Congratulations
to our beautiful,
accomplished
Shelby.

This is the first day
of the rest of your
life- May all your
dreams come true!!
We are very proud
of you and love you
so much.

XO Gram and
Grandpa

AARON PARSOW

JASON KATZ

Congratulations
Aaron, we are
so proud of
all you have
accomplished.

Love always and
forever,

Mom, Charles
and Grandma

Congrats Jason,

What an incredible ride it has been
for you. We are extremely proud
of you & your accomplishments at
GW.You reached for the top and
made it! You are an exceptional
young man and we know your
future will be bright.We look forward
to your continued growth as you
reach the next stage of your life’s
journey. We have no doubt that you
will be successful.

We love you, Dad, Mom & Michelle

DESU DAMTEW

Hi Dad,

We are so proud of your
many accomplishments
at GW. You are an
inspiration for all of us
and we always knew
that you would do well
in whatever you strive
for. Congratulations
again on this day. We
love you and couldn’t be
happier.

Elsa, Naomi and Jericho

DANIELLE FEINSTEIN

Danielle Feinstein
Freshman year at GW started off
with excitement as you witnessed
history being made with the election of
President Obama. Your summer travels
and junior year study abroad in Egypt
and Israel opened your eyes to the
world around you. Now as you graduate,
always remember how proud we are of
you and how much we love you!

Love always,

Mom, Dad, Grandma Eva, Grandma
Frances and Uncle Abey

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MICHAEL
CRAIG BARNETT

**We’re all so proud of your success at GW**

**Alpha Kappa Psi Chief Accounting Officer**
^Presidential Achievement Scholarship & Dean’s List**
**Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Fraternity**

**You’ve always had a knack for bobbleheads & business
**Good Luck at Citigroup in New York City**

*****Love from Mom, Dad and Becky*****

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KADIN NAZKANI

To my son, with much love and great pride from your Mom:

“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life that he has
imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” - Henry David Thoreau
With a world of opportunities ahead of you and a wealth of memories behind you, may you set out for
the future with confidence, determination and pride in the man you have become.

Congratulations and loving best wishes as you begin your journey!

JACK BARBOUR

“Everything you can imagine is real”.

- Pablo Picasso

Congratulations Jack! We love you millions and
are so very proud!

Mom, Dad and James xoxoxox

AARON GALLANT

I believe in this beautiful country. I have studied its roots and gloried
in the wisdom of its magnificent Constitution. I have marveled at the
wisdom of its founders and framers. Generation after generation of
Americans has understood the lofty ideals that underlie our great
Republic. I have been inspired by the story of their sacrifice and their
strength.

- Robert Byrd

Love,

Mom, Dad and Heather

KESLEY KING

Congratulations

Kelsey!

“I’ve learned that
people will forget
what you said,
people will forget
what you did, but
people will never
forget how you
made them feel.”

- Maya Angelou
Love, Mum and Dad

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KATERINA TAKETZIS

“I am only one. But still I am one. I cannot do everything. But
still I can do something; And because I cannot do everything I
will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”

-Edward Everett Hale

We celebrate your passion for life, your appetite for
knowledge. You make us so proud. We love you
more than life.

Aisv apioieusiv - Ever to excel

ALUMNI.GWU.EDU/YAN

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RODNEY SALAZAR

Rodney,

Congratulations. You did it! We’re so proud of your accomplishments at
GW. We hope God will continue to guide you in everything you do in the
future. Just remember we’re always here to support you. We love you.

Your Family, Dad, Mom, Jessica, Oxon Hill Rentals Staff

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ALEXANDRA CUMMINS

Dear Lexi,
Congratulations
on your

Graduation Day!
We are all so very
proud of your
accomplishment
and know that
your future is
bright. You have
all of our best
wishes and love
and we look
forward to seeing
how brilliantly you
shine.

Love you always,
Dad, Sue Ellen,
Ariana, Kirby,
Cameron, Rhodey
and Dash

DEBORAH

MATTELIANO

Dear Abby,

This is truly a time to celebrate you - your
accomplishments, perseverance, spirit and your many
dreams yet to be realized. Your George Washington
degree is the culmination of years of focus and hard
work for which you should be very proud. We are!!! Go
get 'em Abs!

Love, Mom and Timothy

V-

-C

I-

SHELBY ANNE
HARTMAN

Dearest Shelby,

We are so proud of the person you
are and all you have accomplished.
For 21 years you have blessed
our lives with your spirit, talent,
kindness and compassion. We
know you are going to make a
difference in this world. Your next
adventure awaits you. Follow your
heart, trust your instincts and know
we love you beyond description.

Felicidades! xoxo

Mom & Dad

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STEPHEN YOUDEEM

Stephen,

Always stay true
to yourself and
your beliefs. You
always have
the answer, you
know who you
are and what you
want. We are
so proud of you
and all of your
accomplishments.

Love You,

Mom, Dad and
Alex

RACHEL

ROSENBLUM

Rachel

Congratulations! We are so proud of you.

We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.
Love, Mom, Dad, Amanda and Lauren.

ZIPPORAH MILES

You have made me extremely proud and I am honored
to celebrate this great achievement with you. May God
continue to bless, guide and enrich every aspect of
your life.

All my love and Best Wishes,

Aunt Bev

ALEX ROSEN

Dear Alex,

We’re all so very proud of you! Always
know how much we love and admire you,
and that we’re always here for you. Words
can’t even describe how we feel about your
wonderful milestone!

Love you always,

Mom and Dad xxxxooo

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REVA SINGH

Reva Rani,

Congrats! You have brought magic in our
lives and are a shining star. So, reach for
the best and aim high. We wish you health,
wealth, success and happiness in all that
you do in your life.

Love,

Nathan Bhai, Mom and Dad

PETER THOMAS

Peter Thomas,

Congratulations on your momentous
achievement! You persevered and reached
the top of the mountain. You made yourself
proud and us as well.

Love,

Mom, Dad, Hunter and Richard

Konrad,

Congratulations on early college graduation! We are proud
of you and wish you a lot of success and self-realization in
your private and professional life. We are with you
always and everywhere.

Mom, Dad and Kamila with Shadow

KONRAD KOPCZYNSKI

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RACHEL VORSANGER

ANDREW

STADLER

CONGRATULATIONS!

Dear Andrew,

We are all so proud of you! We love you with all our
hearts. Give thanks to the LORD for he is good. He
will complete the good work he has begun.

Dad, Mom, Timothy and Anna

STEPHEN

MOLLDREM

Congratulations Stephen Molldrem
May the knowledge, friendships, and discoveries from
your GWU years serve you well. You deserve the very
best of happiness and success.

Here’s to a fulfilling and rewarding life ahead for you!!!
With all our love and best wishes,

Mom, Grandma Char, Bill Azura and Chloe

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How is education

^ supposed to make me feel smarter 1 ? ^
Besides, every time I learn something new,
it pushes some old stuff out of my brain.
Remember when I took that home

. winemaking course, and I forgot A

how to drive?

\J0& ***

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KADIN NAZKANI

Dear Kadin,

We are all so proud
of your achievement.
Congratulations!

This represents a major
milestone as you continue
on your quest towards your
personal and professional
goals.

You can always count on our
love and support as you take
on new endeavors both large
and small.

We are happy and excited as
you embark on a new journey.
Wishing you a fulfilling and
rewarding career.

All our love,

Dad and Kathy, Gavin and
Margaux

JONATHAN
WESS BLAKELY

Jonathan,

We are so proud of all of your accomplishments at
GWU. We pray that God will continue to bless you
immeasurably more than all you could ask or imagine,
and that everything that you do will be successful! We
love you very much! Way to GO JWB!!

Love Always, Mom & Dad

MEGAN SCHULTE

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed
by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you
did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from
the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.”- Mark Twain

Congratulations Megan!

We are so proud of you graduating from GW!

Love, Mom, Dad,Lisa, Jennifer & Kevin Willie & Riley

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ALI PARDO

CONGRATULATIONS ALI !!!

We are PROUD of YOU....

May God Always Bless You..

Love You Lots,

Dad, Mom, Manny, Jenna, Bobby,
Ben, Jr., &Teddie

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CORINNE SPYCHALA

Corinne,

We have watched you grow and experience life to its’ fullest these last four
years. From being a freshman at Thurston, becoming a Kappa, summer
internships in DC, spending a semester in Paris and traveling with friends,
the time has gone by so quickly. You have made us so very proud. Always
remember who you are and that you are loved!

Always... Always,

Mom, Dad & Matt

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BETHANY THOMAS

CONGRATULATIONS Bethany Frances Eleanor Thomas

I Hope You Dance

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder

You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger

May you never take one single breath for granted

God forbid love ever leave you empty-handed

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean

Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens

Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance

Never settle for the path of least resistance

Living might mean taking chances but they’re worth taking

Lovin’ might be a mistake but it’s worth making

Don’t let some hell-bent heart leave you bitter

When you come close to selling out reconsider

Give the heavens more than just a passing glance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance

(Time is a wheel in constant motion always)

I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)

I hope you dance

(Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder)

I hope you dance

(Where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

Dance

I hope you dance

Mark D. Sanders and Tia Sillers

We love you and are so proud of you. Mom and Emily
(and Dad, too)

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CHRISTOPHER PAPPAS

1900

Our wish for you:

#^THURSTON

Success:

To laugh often and much, to win the respect of
intelligent people and the affection of children,
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends, to
appreciate beauty, to find the best in others,
to leave the world a bit better, whether by a
healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed
social condition; to know even one life has
breathed easier because you have lived. This is
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Working for the yearbook my senior year was a great ex¬
perience. I got the chance to work with great people, act as a
representative for a wonderful university and interact with more
students and faculty as a result. I’m so proud of this book and
appreciate all the work each member of this staff has put in.

Alii- you were my right hand girl and I really don’t know what
I would have done without you. Your style and mine might have
been different, but together we made a great book. Alec- thank
you so much for your tireless efforts to make this book beautiful.
You took the ideas I had in my head and turned them into some¬
thing tangible. Jen- thanks for your great photos and all the time
you put in to make our book a success. Matt Marshall- what
would we have done without you? I’ve picked up a few business
terms, but I know that our ads and all the other business related
issues would not have been handled without you.

To my wonderful roomie Becky- you’re not only one of my
best friends, but a fantastic writer whom I’ve come to appreci¬
ate since you joined the staff. Jessica- you put in so much effort
and with your hard work, you made the Student Life section
great. Meredith- you are the best sports editor ever and I was so
grateful that it was you who took over my old post. Joe- thank
you for being a part of our little trio. Natalie- working with you
for two years was a blast and I always loved your spirit at our
staff meetings.

Thank you as well to Leslie and Deborah. Our trips to Dallas
were so memorable and I will always be grateful that I am able
to say I was a part of this great organization.

And to GW- thanks for all the memories and for letting me
chronicle them in this book. This was one of the best portions of
my life and I will always look back at GW with a smile.

Two years working on the yearbook staff has given me an in¬
credible opportunity to see the heart of this university- and I am
proud to have been a part of it. What you see here is a great
deal of work, but more importantly, a great deal of passion, and
it would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of
our wonderful team.

To Natalie, Becky, Jessica, and Meredith- thank you for
working so diligently to perfect your copy. I know that I am a
perfectionist, and I appreciate your patience with my neuroses!
To Matt- thank you for sticking with us for another year and
never failing to lighten up a stressful meeting. To Jen and Alec-
you are without a doubt the hardest working members of the
staff, and I hope you realize how grateful I am for your tenac¬
ity. You have created a beautiful finished product and it’s truly
something to be proud of. To Joe- thank you for your marketing
expertise and dedication to making the yearbook a staple of this
community. To Ash- thank you for being such an amazing part¬
ner throughout this journey. It wasn’t always easy, but I have
the utmost respect for you as both a person and an editor, and I
know you are going to do amazing things! This book would not
have been possible without the persistent support of Deborah
and Leslie. It has been an honor to work with you both for two
years, and I thank you for the opportunity to be part of this team.

Finally, I would be remiss to leave out a few personal thank
yous— to my family, to my friends, and to Matt. Thank you for
keeping me tough and making me laugh. I am blessed to have
you all in my life!

After serving as a staffer during my freshman year and work¬
ing as the Student Life Editor my sophomore year, I truly am
grateful to have been a part of the editorial board for the 2011
Cherry Tree yearbook. As the Executive Editor, it was my job to
help facilitate the creation of the yearbook. Each and every day
I am amazed by the sheer number of dedicated, passionate and
driven individuals who walk the grounds of GW. It is because
of you that this school is such a wonderful place and I can only
hope that this book showcases the boldness and diversity of
your endeavors.

While the job was stressful at times, I consider myself
incredibly lucky to have worked alongside this year’s Cherry
Tree staff. All of you are such amazing people and I hope you
realize how much I value your friendship. Becky, you are one
of the kindest souls I have ever met and I am so grateful that
I was able to get to know you better this semester. I wish you
the very best of luck for life after college. Alii, for the past two
years you have been the unsung hero of the Cherry Tree, doing
far more work to advance the quality of the book than anyone
can ever imagine. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you
and very much value your friendship. Thank you so much for
your service and dedication; you truly will be missed next year.
Ash, words cannot express how happy I am to have been a part
of your team. You are a great friend, with an excellent sense
of humor and an even bigger heart. Thank you for leading the
Cherry Tree and I can’t wait to see the places you will go in the
years to come.

As for those who aren’t graduating - Alec, Jen, Jessica, Matt,
Meredith and Natalie - I congratulate all of you on a job well
done and look forward to working with you again next year!

The last two years working as Business Manager for the
yearbook have been a pleasure. The hard work and talent of
the Cherry Tree staff has created yet another record of GWU’s
history.

Special thanks to Alii and Ash for their leadership and keep¬
ing me up to speed with everything. Alec and Joe- thank you for
all the help designing the ads and making sure the parents were
happy.

Most importantly, thank you so much to all the parents for not
only sending your kids to GWU, but also for your support. Your
contribution to parent advertisements and your reminders to
your son or daughter to have their senior portrait taken helped
create another great yearbook.

Good luck to the departing Cherry Tree staff and the graduat¬
ing class of 2011.1 wish you all the best.

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BECKY RIFKIN

Working on the yearbook my senior year was an amazing ex¬
perience. My biggest thank you is to everyone at GW-everyone
I interviewed, got quotes from, who helped out with pictures or
even just gave me inspiration. Further, I especially want to thank
Ash. Without her nagging, I would never have agreed to work
with my roommate and would have missed out on this amazing
experience. I also want to thank Alii for putting up with my hor¬
rible spelling. She will do amazing things in her last semester at
GW and beyond. Jen was an amazing photographer and always
fun to chat with at events. I want to commend Alec for bringing
my words to life in his designs. And thank you to everyone else
on the staff. I know they are as excited and proud of this book
as I am. A quick thank you also to my staffer, Elisa. She was
always there when I needed her. It has been a great experience
capturing my last year at GW and thank you to everyone who
helped.

I really enjoyed being on staff this year. It was a great experi¬
ence, and I got to meet a lot of smart and talented GW students

I would like to thank everyone on the Cherry Tree staff.

Ash, Alii and Joe- sorry to have flooded your inboxes with
obvious and pointless questions, but thank you for your guid¬
ance and support throughout the year. Becky, Meredith and
Natalie- thank you for listening when I vented my frustrations
at our meetings. Matt-1 wish I had gotten to know you better,
but thank you for always being on time to take my place during
tabling. Alec- I really enjoyed your company during fall office
hours, and thank you for creating fantastic spreads in my sec¬
tion. Jen- thank you for running to photo shoots, taking wonder¬
ful photos and editing my many group photos. I really enjoyed
getting to know you all and wish you the best in your future
endeavors.

Finally, I would to thank all of the student organization presi¬
dents and members for putting up with my nagging emails. I re¬
ally appreciate your assistance, and I am glad to know that the
student body is made up of such passionate and hard-working
students.

In my second year as the Greek Life editor for The Cherry
Tree, the staff has started to feel like a little family. With the
work of past members combined with fresh faces, I’m excited to
see the outcome of the yearbook! I would like to thank every¬
one for being so accommodating while I was abroad during the
second semester and still allowing me to have a role in creat¬
ing such a special artifact for our school. A special thank you to
Alii, Joe and Ash for your patience and an extra special thank
you to Leslie and Deborah for your guidance and the delicious
Founding Farmers brunch we had once upon a time ago. I look
forward to continuing my position as a senior next year!

Although I worked on the yearbook as the sports editor in
high school, working for the GW Cherry Tree was a completely
different job. The small staff was a great environment and the
experience really gave me a chance to explore Colonial spirit.

I would like to thank first Natalie for getting me involved and
interested in working for the Cherry Tree. I would like to thank
Ash for her extremely helpful wisdom and advice on being a
sports editor. Thank you Alii for perfecting my copy and Jen
and Alec for your patience when dealing with sports! I would
also like to thank Becky, Jessica and Joe for being helpful and
creative members of the staff.

I would especially like to give a huge praise of thanks to the
entire GW Sports staff for responding to my countless e-mails
with my many requests, as well as the coaches and athletes
that helped me out. I look forward to another great staff of the
Cherry Tree and an even better year of sports! Good luck to the
graduating class of 2011!

JEN KAMINSKY *

ALEC NOBLE

I just want to thank everyone for making my time as photog¬
raphy editor for The Cherry Tree an amazing experience. I had
worked on newspapers in the past and have never collaborated
on a yearbook before, so this gave me the opportunity to ex¬
plore my creative side and really dig deeper into campus life at
GW. I enjoyed being able to capture different events and meet
with students, administrators, etc. Ash- I’m glad we got the op¬
portunity to work together again! Becky- thanks for going with
me to events! To everyone else- I appreciate all of your hard
work and have enjoyed working with you all.

I would like to thank Mom, Dad, Colin, Vince, Greg, Ashley
and Steph for their support.

Thank you to Scott for giving me the confidence I needed to
take the position.

I also want to thank Kate and Karin for company on a lot of
long nights.

Leslie is a project Manager for Communication and Creative
Services.

Deborah is the Associate Vice President of SASS Creative
Management.

Colophon

The Cherry Tree Volume 103 was
produced by the yearbook staff at
The George Washington University
in Washington, DC. It was printed by
Taylor Publishing Company in Dallas, TX.
The account was serviced by Account
Executive Milani Arguelles. Professional
portraits for the Seniors section were
provided by Thornton Studios in
New York, NY.

Volume 103 is 384 pages and total
press run was 2,300. The entire class
of 2011 received a yearbook courtesy
of the University with a grant from the
Alumni Association. The 384 pages of
content were printed on lOOLb high gloss
enamel paper stock. The paper is made
from a neutral pH and is PEFC, ISO
and FSC certified, allowing sustainable
and environmentally friendly archival
qualities. The two end sheets of this book
are printed on 50% recycled, 10% post¬
consumer stock.

The majority of photography in this book is
a product of the hard work of Photography
Editor Jen Kaminsky. Photos in the Sports
section can be attributed to GW Athletics
Communications. Photography was
edited using Adobe Photoshop CS4. The
photo equipment was Canon 5D, Canon
40D, and Nikon D200.

The design and creative vision in this
book, including the cover, is a product of
the efforts of Senior Design Editor Alec
Noble. All pages were designed using
Adobe CS4. Artwork was made in Adobe
Photoshop CS4 and Adobe Illustrator
CS4. The dominant fonts are Helvectica,
Helvectica CY, and Cambria.

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